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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.17, 525.34 and 196.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.17, 525.34 and 196.25 is: 294.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.17 : 525.34 = 196.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.17/525.34 = 196.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.17x = 525.34 × 196.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.17x = 103,096.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,096.99/350.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.42

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