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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.64, 525.93 and 196.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.64, 525.93 and 196.56 is: 294.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.64 : 525.93 = 196.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.64/525.93 = 196.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.64x = 525.93 × 196.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.64x = 103,376.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,376.80/350.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.82

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