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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.79, 295.19 and 52.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.79, 295.19 and 52.50 is: 78.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.79 : 295.19 = 52.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.79/295.19 = 52.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.79x = 295.19 × 52.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.79x = 15,497.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,497.21/196.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.75

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