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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.62, 357.93 and 197.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.62, 357.93 and 197.52 is: 272.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.62 : 357.93 = 197.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.62/357.93 = 197.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.62x = 357.93 × 197.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.62x = 70,698.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,698.33/259.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.31

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