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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196, 294.04 and 66.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196, 294.04 and 66.04 is: 99.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196 : 294.04 = 66.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196/294.04 = 66.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196x = 294.04 × 66.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196x = 19,418.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,418.40/196
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.07

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