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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.86, 502.12 and 198.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.86, 502.12 and 198.07 is: 273.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.86 : 502.12 = 198.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.86/502.12 = 198.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.86x = 502.12 × 198.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.86x = 99,454.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,454.91/363.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.33

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