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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.59, 358.37 and 197.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.59, 358.37 and 197.43 is: 272.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.59 : 358.37 = 197.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.59/358.37 = 197.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.59x = 358.37 × 197.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.59x = 70,752.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,752.00/259.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.55

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