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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.61, 294.89 and 52.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.61, 294.89 and 52.34 is: 78.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.61 : 294.89 = 52.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.61/294.89 = 52.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.61x = 294.89 × 52.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.61x = 15,432.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,432.81/196.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.50

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