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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.64, 294.93 and 59.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.64, 294.93 and 59.66 is: 89.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.64 : 294.93 = 59.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.64/294.93 = 59.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.64x = 294.93 × 59.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.64x = 17,596.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,596.26/196.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.48

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