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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.98, 293.96 and 66.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.98, 293.96 and 66.04 is: 99.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.98 : 293.96 = 66.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.98/293.96 = 66.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.98x = 293.96 × 66.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.98x = 19,414.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,414.20/195.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.06

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