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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.21, 525.38 and 196.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.21, 525.38 and 196.05 is: 294.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.21 : 525.38 = 196.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.21/525.38 = 196.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.21x = 525.38 × 196.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.21x = 103,000.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,000.75/350.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.11

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