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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.67, 294.93 and 59.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.67, 294.93 and 59.69 is: 89.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.67 : 294.93 = 59.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.67/294.93 = 59.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.67x = 294.93 × 59.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.67x = 17,602.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,602.90/196.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.51

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