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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.28, 294.41 and 51.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.28, 294.41 and 51.99 is: 77.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.28 : 294.41 = 51.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.28/294.41 = 51.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.28x = 294.41 × 51.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.28x = 15,306.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,306.12/196.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.98

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