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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.24, 294.34 and 51.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.24, 294.34 and 51.94 is: 77.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.24 : 294.34 = 51.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.24/294.34 = 51.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.24x = 294.34 × 51.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.24x = 15,288.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,288.02/196.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.90

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