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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.55, 358.75 and 197.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.55, 358.75 and 197.48 is: 272.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.55 : 358.75 = 197.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.55/358.75 = 197.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.55x = 358.75 × 197.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.55x = 70,845.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,845.95/259.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.96

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