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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.14, 523.17 and 194.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.14, 523.17 and 194.97 is: 292.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.14 : 523.17 = 194.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.14/523.17 = 194.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.14x = 523.17 × 194.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.14x = 102,002.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,002.45/349.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.15

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