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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.06, 523.79 and 195.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.06, 523.79 and 195.11 is: 292.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.06 : 523.79 = 195.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.06/523.79 = 195.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.06x = 523.79 × 195.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.06x = 102,196.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,196.67/349.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.78

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