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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.38, 527.07 and 197.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.38, 527.07 and 197.28 is: 295.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.38 : 527.07 = 197.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.38/527.07 = 197.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.38x = 527.07 × 197.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.38x = 103,980.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,980.37/351.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.92

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