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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.71, 296.57 and 51.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.71, 296.57 and 51.46 is: 77.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.71 : 296.57 = 51.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.71/296.57 = 51.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.71x = 296.57 × 51.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.71x = 15,261.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,261.80/197.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.19

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