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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.03, 363.21 and 197.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.03, 363.21 and 197.42 is: 272.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.03 : 363.21 = 197.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.03/363.21 = 197.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.03x = 363.21 × 197.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.03x = 71,703.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,703.10/263.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.61

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