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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.60, 294.86 and 59.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.60, 294.86 and 59.60 is: 89.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.60 : 294.86 = 59.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.60/294.86 = 59.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.60x = 294.86 × 59.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.60x = 17,574.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,574.10/196.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.39

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