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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.36, 294.59 and 66.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.36, 294.59 and 66.32 is: 99.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.36 : 294.59 = 66.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.36/294.59 = 66.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.36x = 294.59 × 66.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.36x = 19,537.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,537.21/196.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.50

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