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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.34, 294.45 and 59.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.34, 294.45 and 59.35 is: 89.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.34 : 294.45 = 59.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.34/294.45 = 59.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.34x = 294.45 × 59.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.34x = 17,475.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,475.61/196.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.01

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