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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.72, 526.43 and 197.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.72, 526.43 and 197.28 is: 295.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.72 : 526.43 = 197.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.72/526.43 = 197.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.72x = 526.43 × 197.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.72x = 103,854.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,854.60/351.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.28

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