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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.58, 357.81 and 197.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.58, 357.81 and 197.21 is: 271.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.58 : 357.81 = 197.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.58/357.81 = 197.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.58x = 357.81 × 197.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.58x = 70,563.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,563.71/259.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.84

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