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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.66, 363.50 and 197.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.66, 363.50 and 197.37 is: 272.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.66 : 363.50 = 197.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.66/363.50 = 197.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.66x = 363.50 × 197.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.66x = 71,743.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,743.50/263.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.10

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