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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.98, 295.47 and 52.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.98, 295.47 and 52.70 is: 79.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.98 : 295.47 = 52.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.98/295.47 = 52.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.98x = 295.47 × 52.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.98x = 15,569.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,569.79/196.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.04

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