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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.39, 525.96 and 196.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.39, 525.96 and 196.45 is: 294.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.39 : 525.96 = 196.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.39/525.96 = 196.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.39x = 525.96 × 196.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.39x = 103,323.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,323.53/350.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.88

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