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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.50, 524.56 and 195.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.50, 524.56 and 195.54 is: 293.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.50 : 524.56 = 195.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.50/524.56 = 195.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.50x = 524.56 × 195.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.50x = 102,572.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,572.46/349.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.48

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