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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.86, 524.32 and 195.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.86, 524.32 and 195.86 is: 293.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.86 : 524.32 = 195.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.86/524.32 = 195.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.86x = 524.32 × 195.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.86x = 102,693.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,693.32/349.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.53

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