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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.46, 294.63 and 59.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.46, 294.63 and 59.46 is: 89.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.46 : 294.63 = 59.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.46/294.63 = 59.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.46x = 294.63 × 59.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.46x = 17,518.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,518.70/196.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.17

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