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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.00, 526.32 and 196.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.00, 526.32 and 196.88 is: 295.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.00 : 526.32 = 196.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.00/526.32 = 196.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.00x = 526.32 × 196.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.00x = 103,620.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,620.90/351.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.22

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