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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.48, 294.70 and 52.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.48, 294.70 and 52.21 is: 78.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.48 : 294.70 = 52.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.48/294.70 = 52.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.48x = 294.70 × 52.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.48x = 15,386.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,386.29/196.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.31

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