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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.42, 523.73 and 195.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.42, 523.73 and 195.41 is: 292.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.42 : 523.73 = 195.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.42/523.73 = 195.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.42x = 523.73 × 195.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.42x = 102,342.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,342.41/349.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.89

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