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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.60, 525.49 and 196.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.60, 525.49 and 196.09 is: 293.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.60 : 525.49 = 196.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.60/525.49 = 196.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.60x = 525.49 × 196.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.60x = 103,041.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,041.53/350.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.90

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