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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.08, 294.14 and 59.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.08, 294.14 and 59.10 is: 88.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.08 : 294.14 = 59.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.08/294.14 = 59.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.08x = 294.14 × 59.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.08x = 17,383.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,383.38/196.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.65

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