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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.99, 363.15 and 197.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.99, 363.15 and 197.38 is: 272.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.99 : 363.15 = 197.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.99/363.15 = 197.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.99x = 363.15 × 197.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.99x = 71,675.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,675.74/262.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.55

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