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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.68, 503.26 and 198.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.68, 503.26 and 198.89 is: 274.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.68 : 503.26 = 198.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.68/503.26 = 198.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.68x = 503.26 × 198.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.68x = 100,092.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,092.26/364.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.47

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