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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.14, 783.35 and 197.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.14, 783.35 and 197.51 is: 296.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.14 : 783.35 = 197.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.14/783.35 = 197.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.14x = 783.35 × 197.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.14x = 154,718.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,718.47/522.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.32

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