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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.74, 362.10 and 197.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.74, 362.10 and 197.13 is: 271.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.74 : 362.10 = 197.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.74/362.10 = 197.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.74x = 362.10 × 197.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.74x = 71,380.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,380.77/262.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.68

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