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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.49, 294.70 and 59.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.49, 294.70 and 59.50 is: 89.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.49 : 294.70 = 59.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.49/294.70 = 59.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.49x = 294.70 × 59.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.49x = 17,534.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,534.70/196.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.24

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