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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.62, 363.91 and 198.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.62, 363.91 and 198.14 is: 273.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.62 : 363.91 = 198.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.62/363.91 = 198.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.62x = 363.91 × 198.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.62x = 72,105.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,105.13/263.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.52

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