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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.03, 294.08 and 59.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.03, 294.08 and 59.07 is: 88.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.03 : 294.08 = 59.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.03/294.08 = 59.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.03x = 294.08 × 59.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.03x = 17,370.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,370.64/196.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.61

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