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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.92, 524.72 and 196.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.92, 524.72 and 196.08 is: 294.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.92 : 524.72 = 196.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.92/524.72 = 196.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.92x = 524.72 × 196.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.92x = 102,887.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,887.10/349.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.03

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