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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.17, 526.35 and 197.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.17, 526.35 and 197.17 is: 295.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.17 : 526.35 = 197.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.17/526.35 = 197.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.17x = 526.35 × 197.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.17x = 103,780.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,780.43/351.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.53

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