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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.36, 787.52 and 196.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.36, 787.52 and 196.06 is: 293.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.36 : 787.52 = 196.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.36/787.52 = 196.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.36x = 787.52 × 196.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.36x = 154,397.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,397.23/525.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.89

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