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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.11, 294.17 and 51.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.11, 294.17 and 51.83 is: 77.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.11 : 294.17 = 51.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.11/294.17 = 51.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.11x = 294.17 × 51.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.11x = 15,245.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,245.97/196.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.74

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