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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.80, 363.90 and 197.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.80, 363.90 and 197.48 is: 272.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.80 : 363.90 = 197.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.80/363.90 = 197.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.80x = 363.90 × 197.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.80x = 71,862.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,862.97/263.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.41

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