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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.81, 358.65 and 197.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.81, 358.65 and 197.64 is: 272.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.81 : 358.65 = 197.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.81/358.65 = 197.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.81x = 358.65 × 197.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.81x = 70,883.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,883.59/259.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.83

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