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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.27, 363.15 and 197.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.27, 363.15 and 197.57 is: 272.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.27 : 363.15 = 197.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.27/363.15 = 197.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.27x = 363.15 × 197.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.27x = 71,748.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,748.45/263.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.53

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