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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.44, 363.30 and 197.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.44, 363.30 and 197.92 is: 272.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.44 : 363.30 = 197.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.44/363.30 = 197.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.44x = 363.30 × 197.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.44x = 71,904.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,904.34/263.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.94

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