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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.71, 529.26 and 198.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.71, 529.26 and 198.72 is: 298.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.71 : 529.26 = 198.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.71/529.26 = 198.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.71x = 529.26 × 198.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.71x = 105,174.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,174.55/352.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.19

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