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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.66, 294.98 and 52.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.66, 294.98 and 52.38 is: 78.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.66 : 294.98 = 52.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.66/294.98 = 52.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.66x = 294.98 × 52.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.66x = 15,451.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,451.05/196.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.57

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