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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.96, 502.26 and 198.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.96, 502.26 and 198.17 is: 273.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.96 : 502.26 = 198.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.96/502.26 = 198.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.96x = 502.26 × 198.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.96x = 99,532.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,532.86/363.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.47

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