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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.79, 527.27 and 197.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.79, 527.27 and 197.48 is: 295.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.79 : 527.27 = 197.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.79/527.27 = 197.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.79x = 527.27 × 197.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.79x = 104,125.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,125.61/351.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.99

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