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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.51, 394.12 and 198.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.51, 394.12 and 198.81 is: 297.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.51 : 394.12 = 198.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.51/394.12 = 198.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.51x = 394.12 × 198.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.51x = 78,356.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,356.72/263.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.35

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