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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.68, 523.83 and 195.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.68, 523.83 and 195.14 is: 292.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.68 : 523.83 = 195.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.68/523.83 = 195.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.68x = 523.83 × 195.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.68x = 102,220.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,220.67/349.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.33

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