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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.01, 294.04 and 59.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.01, 294.04 and 59.04 is: 88.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.01 : 294.04 = 59.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.01/294.04 = 59.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.01x = 294.04 × 59.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.01x = 17,359.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,359.83/196.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.57

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