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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.38, 294.58 and 59.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.38, 294.58 and 59.43 is: 89.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.38 : 294.58 = 59.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.38/294.58 = 59.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.38x = 294.58 × 59.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.38x = 17,506.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,506.89/196.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.15

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