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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.83, 783.09 and 197.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.83, 783.09 and 197.20 is: 295.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.83 : 783.09 = 197.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.83/783.09 = 197.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.83x = 783.09 × 197.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.83x = 154,425.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,425.74/521.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.93

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