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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.95, 503.62 and 199.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.95, 503.62 and 199.15 is: 274.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.95 : 503.62 = 199.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.95/503.62 = 199.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.95x = 503.62 × 199.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.95x = 100,295.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,295.92/364.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.82

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