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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.82, 526.45 and 196.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.82, 526.45 and 196.85 is: 295.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.82 : 526.45 = 196.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.82/526.45 = 196.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.82x = 526.45 × 196.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.82x = 103,631.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,631.68/350.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.40

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