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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.64, 294.85 and 66.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.64, 294.85 and 66.58 is: 99.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.64 : 294.85 = 66.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.64/294.85 = 66.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.64x = 294.85 × 66.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.64x = 19,630.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,630.46/196.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.83

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