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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.44, 361.80 and 196.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.44, 361.80 and 196.83 is: 271.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.44 : 361.80 = 196.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.44/361.80 = 196.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.44x = 361.80 × 196.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.44x = 71,213.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,213.09/262.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.35

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