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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196, 294 and 51.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196, 294 and 51.72 is: 77.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196 : 294 = 51.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196/294 = 51.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196x = 294 × 51.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196x = 15,205.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,205.68/196
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.58

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