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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.20, 357.48 and 197.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.20, 357.48 and 197.37 is: 272.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.20 : 357.48 = 197.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.20/357.48 = 197.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.20x = 357.48 × 197.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.20x = 70,555.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,555.83/259.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.21

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