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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.62, 503.15 and 198.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.62, 503.15 and 198.83 is: 274.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.62 : 503.15 = 198.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.62/503.15 = 198.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.62x = 503.15 × 198.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.62x = 100,041.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,041.18/364.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.37

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