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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.70, 525.52 and 196.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.70, 525.52 and 196.66 is: 294.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.70 : 525.52 = 196.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.70/525.52 = 196.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.70x = 525.52 × 196.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.70x = 103,349.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,349.67/350.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.70

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