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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.52, 294.86 and 82.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.52, 294.86 and 82.60 is: 123.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.52 : 294.86 = 82.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.52/294.86 = 82.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.52x = 294.86 × 82.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.52x = 24,355.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,355.44/196.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.93

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