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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.64, 394.44 and 198.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.64, 394.44 and 198.60 is: 297.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.64 : 394.44 = 198.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.64/394.44 = 198.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.64x = 394.44 × 198.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.64x = 78,335.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,335.78/263.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.13

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