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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350, 525.16 and 198

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350, 525.16 and 198 is: 297.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350 : 525.16 = 198 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350/525.16 = 198/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350x = 525.16 × 198
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350x = 103,981.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,981.68/350
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.09

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