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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.45, 294.72 and 66.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.45, 294.72 and 66.44 is: 99.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.45 : 294.72 = 66.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.45/294.72 = 66.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.45x = 294.72 × 66.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.45x = 19,582.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,582.30/196.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.68

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