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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.65, 294.99 and 66.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.65, 294.99 and 66.66 is: 100.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.65 : 294.99 = 66.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.65/294.99 = 66.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.65x = 294.99 × 66.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.65x = 19,664.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,664.03/196.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.00

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