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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.05, 358.41 and 197.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.05, 358.41 and 197.74 is: 272.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.05 : 358.41 = 197.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.05/358.41 = 197.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.05x = 358.41 × 197.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.05x = 70,871.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,871.99/260.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.53

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