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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.59, 294.91 and 66.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.59, 294.91 and 66.59 is: 99.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.59 : 294.91 = 66.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.59/294.91 = 66.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.59x = 294.91 × 66.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.59x = 19,637.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,637.52/196.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.89

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