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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.58, 789.86 and 197.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.58, 789.86 and 197.51 is: 296.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.58 : 789.86 = 197.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.58/789.86 = 197.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.58x = 789.86 × 197.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.58x = 156,001.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,001.30/526.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.26

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