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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.61, 503.16 and 198.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.61, 503.16 and 198.83 is: 274.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.61 : 503.16 = 198.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.61/503.16 = 198.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.61x = 503.16 × 198.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.61x = 100,040.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,040.79/364.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.38

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