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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.94, 502.21 and 198.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.94, 502.21 and 198.15 is: 273.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.94 : 502.21 = 198.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.94/502.21 = 198.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.94x = 502.21 × 198.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.94x = 99,512.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,512.91/363.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.43

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