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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.67, 295.08 and 66.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.67, 295.08 and 66.74 is: 100.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.67 : 295.08 = 66.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.67/295.08 = 66.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.67x = 295.08 × 66.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.67x = 19,691.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,691.83/196.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.13

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