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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.66, 294.98 and 66.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.66, 294.98 and 66.74 is: 100.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.66 : 294.98 = 66.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.66/294.98 = 66.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.66x = 294.98 × 66.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.66x = 19,685.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,685.16/196.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.10

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