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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.96, 295.45 and 52.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.96, 295.45 and 52.68 is: 79.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.96 : 295.45 = 52.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.96/295.45 = 52.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.96x = 295.45 × 52.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.96x = 15,564.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,564.04/196.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.02

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