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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.29, 294.48 and 59.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.29, 294.48 and 59.38 is: 89.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.29 : 294.48 = 59.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.29/294.48 = 59.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.29x = 294.48 × 59.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.29x = 17,486.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,486.22/196.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.08

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