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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.63, 528.88 and 198.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.63, 528.88 and 198.86 is: 298.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.63 : 528.88 = 198.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.63/528.88 = 198.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.63x = 528.88 × 198.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.63x = 105,170.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,170.31/352.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.25

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