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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.97, 363.82 and 198.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.97, 363.82 and 198.36 is: 273.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.97 : 363.82 = 198.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.97/363.82 = 198.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.97x = 363.82 × 198.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.97x = 72,167.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,167.34/263.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.39

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