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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.05, 293.97 and 59.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.05, 293.97 and 59.06 is: 88.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.05 : 293.97 = 59.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.05/293.97 = 59.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.05x = 293.97 × 59.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.05x = 17,360.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,360.40/196.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.55

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