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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.01, 525.32 and 196.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.01, 525.32 and 196.04 is: 294.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.01 : 525.32 = 196.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.01/525.32 = 196.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.01x = 525.32 × 196.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.01x = 102,980.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,980.13/350.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.22

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