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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.22, 783.54 and 197.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.22, 783.54 and 197.68 is: 296.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.22 : 783.54 = 197.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.22/783.54 = 197.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.22x = 783.54 × 197.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.22x = 154,890.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,890.19/522.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.60

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