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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.90, 358.57 and 197.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.90, 358.57 and 197.67 is: 272.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.90 : 358.57 = 197.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.90/358.57 = 197.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.90x = 358.57 × 197.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.90x = 70,875.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,875.75/259.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.70

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