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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.30, 357.86 and 197.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.30, 357.86 and 197.04 is: 271.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.30 : 357.86 = 197.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.30/357.86 = 197.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.30x = 357.86 × 197.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.30x = 70,512.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,512.73/259.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.93

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