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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.71, 503.31 and 198.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.71, 503.31 and 198.93 is: 274.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.71 : 503.31 = 198.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.71/503.31 = 198.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.71x = 503.31 × 198.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.71x = 100,123.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,123.46/364.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.53

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