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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.91, 503.57 and 199.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.91, 503.57 and 199.12 is: 274.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.91 : 503.57 = 199.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.91/503.57 = 199.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.91x = 503.57 × 199.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.91x = 100,271.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,271.47/364.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.78

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