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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.48, 502.95 and 198.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.48, 502.95 and 198.69 is: 274.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.48 : 502.95 = 198.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.48/502.95 = 198.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.48x = 502.95 × 198.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.48x = 99,929.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,929.99/364.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.17

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