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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.55, 525.45 and 196.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.55, 525.45 and 196.65 is: 294.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.55 : 525.45 = 196.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.55/525.45 = 196.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.55x = 525.45 × 196.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.55x = 103,329.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,329.74/350.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.76

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