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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.88, 502.14 and 198.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.88, 502.14 and 198.10 is: 273.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.88 : 502.14 = 198.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.88/502.14 = 198.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.88x = 502.14 × 198.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.88x = 99,472.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,472.68/363.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.37

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