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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.73, 525.83 and 196.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.73, 525.83 and 196.29 is: 294.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.73 : 525.83 = 196.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.73/525.83 = 196.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.73x = 525.83 × 196.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.73x = 103,214.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,214.19/350.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.28

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