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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.43, 525.86 and 196.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.43, 525.86 and 196.32 is: 294.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.43 : 525.86 = 196.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.43/525.86 = 196.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.43x = 525.86 × 196.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.43x = 103,238.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,238.56/350.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.61

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