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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.06, 524.85 and 196.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.06, 524.85 and 196.20 is: 294.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.06 : 524.85 = 196.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.06/524.85 = 196.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.06x = 524.85 × 196.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.06x = 102,975.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,975.57/350.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.17

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