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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.22, 294.39 and 59.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.22, 294.39 and 59.27 is: 88.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.22 : 294.39 = 59.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.22/294.39 = 59.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.22x = 294.39 × 59.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.22x = 17,446.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,446.73/196.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.91

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