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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.33, 294.42 and 66.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.33, 294.42 and 66.31 is: 99.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.33 : 294.42 = 66.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.33/294.42 = 66.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.33x = 294.42 × 66.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.33x = 19,522.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,522.99/196.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.44

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