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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.11, 525.23 and 196.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.11, 525.23 and 196.26 is: 294.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.11 : 525.23 = 196.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.11/525.23 = 196.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.11x = 525.23 × 196.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.11x = 103,081.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,081.64/350.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.43

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