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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.58, 294.86 and 66.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.58, 294.86 and 66.53 is: 99.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.58 : 294.86 = 66.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.58/294.86 = 66.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.58x = 294.86 × 66.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.58x = 19,617.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,617.04/196.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.79

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