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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.63, 395.03 and 198.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.63, 395.03 and 198.55 is: 297.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.63 : 395.03 = 198.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.63/395.03 = 198.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.63x = 395.03 × 198.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.63x = 78,432.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,432.21/263.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.51

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