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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.69, 527.27 and 197.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.69, 527.27 and 197.52 is: 296.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.69 : 527.27 = 197.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.69/527.27 = 197.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.69x = 527.27 × 197.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.69x = 104,145.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,145.38/351.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.13

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