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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522, 783.21 and 197.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522, 783.21 and 197.40 is: 296.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522 : 783.21 = 197.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522/783.21 = 197.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522x = 783.21 × 197.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522x = 154,605.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,605.65/522
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.18

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