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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.74, 523.96 and 195.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.74, 523.96 and 195.74 is: 293.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.74 : 523.96 = 195.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.74/523.96 = 195.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.74x = 523.96 × 195.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.74x = 102,559.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,559.93/349.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.25

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