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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.17, 523.35 and 195.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.17, 523.35 and 195.17 is: 292.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.17 : 523.35 = 195.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.17/523.35 = 195.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.17x = 523.35 × 195.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.17x = 102,140.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,140.09/349.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.52

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