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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.08, 502.42 and 198.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.08, 502.42 and 198.28 is: 273.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.08 : 502.42 = 198.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.08/502.42 = 198.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.08x = 502.42 × 198.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.08x = 99,619.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,619.84/364.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.62

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