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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.61, 525.99 and 196.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.61, 525.99 and 196.76 is: 295.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.61 : 525.99 = 196.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.61/525.99 = 196.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.61x = 525.99 × 196.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.61x = 103,491.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,491.16/350.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.17

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