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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.68, 526.30 and 196.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.68, 526.30 and 196.58 is: 295.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.68 : 526.30 = 196.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.68/526.30 = 196.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.68x = 526.30 × 196.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.68x = 103,460.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,460.05/350.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.03

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