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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.19, 502.58 and 198.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.19, 502.58 and 198.40 is: 273.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.19 : 502.58 = 198.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.19/502.58 = 198.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.19x = 502.58 × 198.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.19x = 99,710.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,710.75/364.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.79

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