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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.55, 294.79 and 59.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.55, 294.79 and 59.59 is: 89.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.55 : 294.79 = 59.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.55/294.79 = 59.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.55x = 294.79 × 59.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.55x = 17,566.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,566.54/196.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.37

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