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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.78, 363.84 and 198.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.78, 363.84 and 198.17 is: 273.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.78 : 363.84 = 198.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.78/363.84 = 198.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.78x = 363.84 × 198.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.78x = 72,102.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,102.17/263.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.34

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