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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.69, 782.22 and 196.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.69, 782.22 and 196.88 is: 295.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.69 : 782.22 = 196.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.69/782.22 = 196.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.69x = 782.22 × 196.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.69x = 154,000.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,000.30/521.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.20

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