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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.83, 358.60 and 197.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.83, 358.60 and 197.55 is: 272.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.83 : 358.60 = 197.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.83/358.60 = 197.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.83x = 358.60 × 197.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.83x = 70,841.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,841.43/259.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.65

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