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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.44, 357.62 and 197.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.44, 357.62 and 197.07 is: 271.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.44 : 357.62 = 197.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.44/357.62 = 197.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.44x = 357.62 × 197.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.44x = 70,473.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,473.85/259.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.64

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