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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.63, 524.04 and 195.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.63, 524.04 and 195.52 is: 293.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.63 : 524.04 = 195.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.63/524.04 = 195.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.63x = 524.04 × 195.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.63x = 102,460.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,460.30/349.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.05

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