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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.40, 524.19 and 195.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.40, 524.19 and 195.60 is: 293.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.40 : 524.19 = 195.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.40/524.19 = 195.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.40x = 524.19 × 195.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.40x = 102,531.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,531.56/349.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.45

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