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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.02, 358.45 and 197.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.02, 358.45 and 197.75 is: 272.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.02 : 358.45 = 197.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.02/358.45 = 197.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.02x = 358.45 × 197.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.02x = 70,881.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,881.93/260.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.60

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