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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.03, 357.76 and 197.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.03, 357.76 and 197.49 is: 271.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.03 : 357.76 = 197.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.03/357.76 = 197.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.03x = 357.76 × 197.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.03x = 70,653.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,653.53/260.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.72

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