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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.16, 789.14 and 197.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.16, 789.14 and 197.04 is: 295.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.16 : 789.14 = 197.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.16/789.14 = 197.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.16x = 789.14 × 197.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.16x = 155,492.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,492.15/526.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.52

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