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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.15, 525.74 and 196.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.15, 525.74 and 196.38 is: 294.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.15 : 525.74 = 196.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.15/525.74 = 196.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.15x = 525.74 × 196.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.15x = 103,244.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,244.82/350.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.86

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