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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.88, 364.73 and 198.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.88, 364.73 and 198.27 is: 274.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.88 : 364.73 = 198.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.88/364.73 = 198.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.88x = 364.73 × 198.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.88x = 72,314.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,314.03/263.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.04

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