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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.16, 294.25 and 66.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.16, 294.25 and 66.17 is: 99.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.16 : 294.25 = 66.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.16/294.25 = 66.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.16x = 294.25 × 66.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.16x = 19,468.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,468.89/196.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.25

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