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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.25, 524.76 and 196.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.25, 524.76 and 196.08 is: 293.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.25 : 524.76 = 196.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.25/524.76 = 196.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.25x = 524.76 × 196.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.25x = 102,894.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,894.94/350.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.78

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