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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350, 524.72 and 195.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350, 524.72 and 195.92 is: 293.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350 : 524.72 = 195.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350/524.72 = 195.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350x = 524.72 × 195.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350x = 102,803.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,803.14/350
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.72

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