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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.86, 529.05 and 198.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.86, 529.05 and 198.78 is: 298.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.86 : 529.05 = 198.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.86/529.05 = 198.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.86x = 529.05 × 198.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.86x = 105,164.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,164.56/352.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.03

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