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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.14, 294.13 and 57.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.14, 294.13 and 57.27 is: 85.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.14 : 294.13 = 57.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.14/294.13 = 57.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.14x = 294.13 × 57.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.14x = 16,843.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,843.60/196.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.88

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