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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.20, 357.60 and 197.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.20, 357.60 and 197.04 is: 271.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.20 : 357.60 = 197.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.20/357.60 = 197.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.20x = 357.60 × 197.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.20x = 70,461.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,461.50/259.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.84

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