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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.89, 295.34 and 52.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.89, 295.34 and 52.61 is: 78.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.89 : 295.34 = 52.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.89/295.34 = 52.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.89x = 295.34 × 52.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.89x = 15,537.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,537.71/196.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.92

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