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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.52, 294.75 and 66.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.52, 294.75 and 66.51 is: 99.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.52 : 294.75 = 66.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.52/294.75 = 66.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.52x = 294.75 × 66.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.52x = 19,603.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,603.82/196.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.75

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