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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.97, 502.28 and 198.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.97, 502.28 and 198.20 is: 273.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.97 : 502.28 = 198.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.97/502.28 = 198.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.97x = 502.28 × 198.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.97x = 99,551.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,551.09/363.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.51

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