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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.94, 527.10 and 197.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.94, 527.10 and 197.62 is: 295.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.94 : 527.10 = 197.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.94/527.10 = 197.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.94x = 527.10 × 197.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.94x = 104,165.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,165.50/351.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.98

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