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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.54, 503.07 and 198.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.54, 503.07 and 198.75 is: 274.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.54 : 503.07 = 198.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.54/503.07 = 198.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.54x = 503.07 × 198.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.54x = 99,986.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,986.86/364.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.28

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