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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.78, 524.70 and 195.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.78, 524.70 and 195.88 is: 293.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.78 : 524.70 = 195.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.78/524.70 = 195.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.78x = 524.70 × 195.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.78x = 102,778.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,778.24/349.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.84

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