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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.52, 527.56 and 197.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.52, 527.56 and 197.60 is: 296.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.52 : 527.56 = 197.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.52/527.56 = 197.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.52x = 527.56 × 197.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.52x = 104,245.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,245.86/351.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.56

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