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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.41, 526.68 and 197.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.41, 526.68 and 197.16 is: 295.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.41 : 526.68 = 197.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.41/526.68 = 197.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.41x = 526.68 × 197.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.41x = 103,840.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,840.23/351.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.50

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