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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.27, 294.41 and 66.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.27, 294.41 and 66.28 is: 99.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.27 : 294.41 = 66.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.27/294.41 = 66.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.27x = 294.41 × 66.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.27x = 19,513.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,513.55/196.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.42

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