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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.06, 527.70 and 197.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.06, 527.70 and 197.80 is: 296.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.06 : 527.70 = 197.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.06/527.70 = 197.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.06x = 527.70 × 197.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.06x = 104,379.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,379.06/352.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.48

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