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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.29, 358.41 and 197.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.29, 358.41 and 197.24 is: 272.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.29 : 358.41 = 197.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.29/358.41 = 197.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.29x = 358.41 × 197.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.29x = 70,691.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,691.00/259.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.63

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