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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.17, 294.26 and 51.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.17, 294.26 and 51.88 is: 77.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.17 : 294.26 = 51.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.17/294.26 = 51.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.17x = 294.26 × 51.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.17x = 15,266.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,266.21/196.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.82

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