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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.13, 363.33 and 198.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.13, 363.33 and 198.33 is: 273.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.13 : 363.33 = 198.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.13/363.33 = 198.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.13x = 363.33 × 198.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.13x = 72,059.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,059.24/263.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.85

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