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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.96, 526.14 and 197

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.96, 526.14 and 197 is: 295.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.96 : 526.14 = 197 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.96/526.14 = 197/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.96x = 526.14 × 197
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.96x = 103,649.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,649.58/350.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.33

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