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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.06, 502.41 and 198.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.06, 502.41 and 198.28 is: 273.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.06 : 502.41 = 198.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.06/502.41 = 198.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.06x = 502.41 × 198.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.06x = 99,617.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,617.85/364.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.63

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