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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.66, 295.02 and 66.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.66, 295.02 and 66.65 is: 99.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.66 : 295.02 = 66.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.66/295.02 = 66.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.66x = 295.02 × 66.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.66x = 19,661.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,661.61/196.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.98

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