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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.83, 503.45 and 199.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.83, 503.45 and 199.04 is: 274.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.83 : 503.45 = 199.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.83/503.45 = 199.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.83x = 503.45 × 199.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.83x = 100,203.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,203.92/364.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.66

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