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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.56, 527.54 and 195.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.56, 527.54 and 195.40 is: 293.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.56 : 527.54 = 195.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.56/527.54 = 195.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.56x = 527.54 × 195.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.56x = 103,081.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,081.32/351.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.21

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