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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.01, 357.17 and 196.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.01, 357.17 and 196.14 is: 270.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.01 : 357.17 = 196.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.01/357.17 = 196.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.01x = 357.17 × 196.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.01x = 70,054.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,054.34/259.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.47

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