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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.08, 523.87 and 195.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.08, 523.87 and 195.13 is: 292.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.08 : 523.87 = 195.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.08/523.87 = 195.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.08x = 523.87 × 195.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.08x = 102,221.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,221.78/349.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.83

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