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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.09, 358.62 and 197.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.09, 358.62 and 197.90 is: 272.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.09 : 358.62 = 197.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.09/358.62 = 197.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.09x = 358.62 × 197.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.09x = 70,969.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,969.10/260.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.87

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