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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.25, 388.26 and 197.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.25, 388.26 and 197.28 is: 295.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.25 : 388.26 = 197.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.25/388.26 = 197.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.25x = 388.26 × 197.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.25x = 76,595.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,595.93/259.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.46

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