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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.11, 294.14 and 51.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.11, 294.14 and 51.84 is: 77.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.11 : 294.14 = 51.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.11/294.14 = 51.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.11x = 294.14 × 51.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.11x = 15,246.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,246.49/196.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.75

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