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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.68, 357.95 and 197.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.68, 357.95 and 197.26 is: 271.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.68 : 357.95 = 197.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.68/357.95 = 197.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.68x = 357.95 × 197.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.68x = 70,609.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,609.22/259.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.91

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