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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.52, 503.03 and 198.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.52, 503.03 and 198.73 is: 274.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.52 : 503.03 = 198.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.52/503.03 = 198.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.52x = 503.03 × 198.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.52x = 99,966.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,966.58/364.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.24

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