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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.63, 527.58 and 197.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.63, 527.58 and 197.55 is: 296.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.63 : 527.58 = 197.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.63/527.58 = 197.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.63x = 527.58 × 197.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.63x = 104,223.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,223.43/351.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.40

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