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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.12, 523.34 and 195.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.12, 523.34 and 195.12 is: 292.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.12 : 523.34 = 195.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.12/523.34 = 195.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.12x = 523.34 × 195.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.12x = 102,114.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,114.10/349.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.49

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