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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.26, 294.39 and 59.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.26, 294.39 and 59.33 is: 88.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.26 : 294.39 = 59.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.26/294.39 = 59.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.26x = 294.39 × 59.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.26x = 17,464.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,464.69/196.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.99

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