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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.64, 294.89 and 66.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.64, 294.89 and 66.61 is: 99.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.64 : 294.89 = 66.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.64/294.89 = 66.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.64x = 294.89 × 66.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.64x = 19,642.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,642.62/196.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.89

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