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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.42, 294.65 and 57.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.42, 294.65 and 57.62 is: 86.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.42 : 294.65 = 57.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.42/294.65 = 57.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.42x = 294.65 × 57.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.42x = 16,977.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,977.73/196.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.44

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