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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.07, 362.97 and 197.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.07, 362.97 and 197.55 is: 272.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.07 : 362.97 = 197.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.07/362.97 = 197.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.07x = 362.97 × 197.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.07x = 71,704.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,704.72/263.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.57

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