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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.67, 525.60 and 196.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.67, 525.60 and 196.67 is: 294.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.67 : 525.60 = 196.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.67/525.60 = 196.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.67x = 525.60 × 196.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.67x = 103,369.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,369.75/350.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.78

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