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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.41, 527.11 and 197.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.41, 527.11 and 197.11 is: 295.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.41 : 527.11 = 197.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.41/527.11 = 197.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.41x = 527.11 × 197.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.41x = 103,898.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,898.65/351.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.66

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