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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.38, 363 and 197.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.38, 363 and 197.86 is: 272.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.38 : 363 = 197.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.38/363 = 197.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.38x = 363 × 197.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.38x = 71,823.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,823.18/263.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.70

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