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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.48, 364.10 and 197.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.48, 364.10 and 197.87 is: 273.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.48 : 364.10 = 197.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.48/364.10 = 197.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.48x = 364.10 × 197.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.48x = 72,041.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,041.66/263.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.43

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