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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.09, 363.09 and 197.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.09, 363.09 and 197.48 is: 272.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.09 : 363.09 = 197.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.09/363.09 = 197.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.09x = 363.09 × 197.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.09x = 71,701.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,701.20/263.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.54

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