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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.80, 524.28 and 195.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.80, 524.28 and 195.49 is: 293.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.80 : 524.28 = 195.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.80/524.28 = 195.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.80x = 524.28 × 195.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.80x = 102,491.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,491.50/349.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.00

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