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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.47, 357.93 and 197.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.47, 357.93 and 197.20 is: 272.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.47 : 357.93 = 197.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.47/357.93 = 197.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.47x = 357.93 × 197.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.47x = 70,583.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,583.80/259.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.03

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