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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.13, 294.23 and 59.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.13, 294.23 and 59.16 is: 88.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.13 : 294.23 = 59.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.13/294.23 = 59.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.13x = 294.23 × 59.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.13x = 17,406.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,406.35/196.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.75

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