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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.12, 783.30 and 197.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.12, 783.30 and 197.48 is: 296.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.12 : 783.30 = 197.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.12/783.30 = 197.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.12x = 783.30 × 197.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.12x = 154,686.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,686.08/522.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.27

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