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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.67, 358.83 and 197.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.67, 358.83 and 197.40 is: 272.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.67 : 358.83 = 197.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.67/358.83 = 197.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.67x = 358.83 × 197.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.67x = 70,833.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,833.04/259.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.78

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