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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.98, 502.29 and 198.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.98, 502.29 and 198.19 is: 273.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.98 : 502.29 = 198.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.98/502.29 = 198.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.98x = 502.29 × 198.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.98x = 99,548.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,548.43/363.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.50

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