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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.96, 362.74 and 197.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.96, 362.74 and 197.34 is: 272.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.96 : 362.74 = 197.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.96/362.74 = 197.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.96x = 362.74 × 197.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.96x = 71,583.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,583.11/262.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.22

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