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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.29, 502.73 and 198.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.29, 502.73 and 198.50 is: 273.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.29 : 502.73 = 198.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.29/502.73 = 198.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.29x = 502.73 × 198.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.29x = 99,789.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,789.89/364.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.93

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