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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.44, 524.16 and 195.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.44, 524.16 and 195.51 is: 293.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.44 : 524.16 = 195.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.44/524.16 = 195.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.44x = 524.16 × 195.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.44x = 102,478.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,478.52/349.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.27

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