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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.34, 526.65 and 197.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.34, 526.65 and 197.08 is: 295.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.34 : 526.65 = 197.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.34/526.65 = 197.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.34x = 526.65 × 197.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.34x = 103,792.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,792.18/351.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.42

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