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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.11, 502.47 and 198.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.11, 502.47 and 198.33 is: 273.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.11 : 502.47 = 198.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.11/502.47 = 198.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.11x = 502.47 × 198.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.11x = 99,652.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,652.36/364.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.69

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