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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.11, 295.64 and 52.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.11, 295.64 and 52.84 is: 79.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.11 : 295.64 = 52.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.11/295.64 = 52.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.11x = 295.64 × 52.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.11x = 15,619.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,619.88/197.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.25

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