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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.64, 525.54 and 196.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.64, 525.54 and 196.50 is: 294.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.64 : 525.54 = 196.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.64/525.54 = 196.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.64x = 525.54 × 196.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.64x = 103,268.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,268.61/350.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.51

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