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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.54, 790.18 and 197.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.54, 790.18 and 197.76 is: 296.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.54 : 790.18 = 197.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.54/790.18 = 197.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.54x = 790.18 × 197.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.54x = 156,266.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,266.00/526.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.78

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