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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.37, 294.51 and 66.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.37, 294.51 and 66.37 is: 99.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.37 : 294.51 = 66.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.37/294.51 = 66.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.37x = 294.51 × 66.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.37x = 19,544.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,544.82/196.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.53

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