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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.34, 294.36 and 66.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.34, 294.36 and 66.26 is: 99.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.34 : 294.36 = 66.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.34/294.36 = 66.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.34x = 294.36 × 66.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.34x = 19,504.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,504.29/196.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.34

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