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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.68, 525.03 and 195.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.68, 525.03 and 195.58 is: 293.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.68 : 525.03 = 195.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.68/525.03 = 195.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.68x = 525.03 × 195.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.68x = 102,681.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,681.76/349.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.64

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