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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.14, 788.06 and 196.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.14, 788.06 and 196.08 is: 294.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.14 : 788.06 = 196.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.14/788.06 = 196.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.14x = 788.06 × 196.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.14x = 154,521.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,521.82/525.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.25

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