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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.56, 524.54 and 193.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.56, 524.54 and 193.40 is: 290.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.56 : 524.54 = 193.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.56/524.54 = 193.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.56x = 524.54 × 193.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.56x = 101,445.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,445.86/349.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.21

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