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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.51, 528.41 and 197.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.51, 528.41 and 197.74 is: 297.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.51 : 528.41 = 197.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.51/528.41 = 197.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.51x = 528.41 × 197.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.51x = 104,488.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,488.67/351.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.25

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