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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.64, 294.98 and 52.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.64, 294.98 and 52.36 is: 78.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.64 : 294.98 = 52.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.64/294.98 = 52.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.64x = 294.98 × 52.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.64x = 15,444.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,444.55/196.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.54

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