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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.06, 293.98 and 59.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.06, 293.98 and 59.07 is: 88.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.06 : 293.98 = 59.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.06/293.98 = 59.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.06x = 293.98 × 59.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.06x = 17,365.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,365.40/196.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.57

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