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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.16, 525.26 and 196.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.16, 525.26 and 196.16 is: 294.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.16 : 525.26 = 196.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.16/525.26 = 196.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.16x = 525.26 × 196.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.16x = 103,031.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,031.39/350.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.24

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