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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.08, 502.45 and 198.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.08, 502.45 and 198.31 is: 273.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.08 : 502.45 = 198.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.08/502.45 = 198.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.08x = 502.45 × 198.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.08x = 99,640.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,640.86/364.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.68

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