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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.26, 502.67 and 198.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.26, 502.67 and 198.46 is: 273.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.26 : 502.67 = 198.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.26/502.67 = 198.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.26x = 502.67 × 198.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.26x = 99,762.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,762.43/364.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.88

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