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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.42, 358.83 and 198.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.42, 358.83 and 198.25 is: 273.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.42 : 358.83 = 198.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.42/358.83 = 198.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.42x = 358.83 × 198.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.42x = 71,137.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,137.15/260.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.17

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