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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.56, 523.98 and 195.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.56, 523.98 and 195.30 is: 292.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.56 : 523.98 = 195.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.56/523.98 = 195.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.56x = 523.98 × 195.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.56x = 102,333.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,333.29/349.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.75

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