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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.69, 295.01 and 66.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.69, 295.01 and 66.69 is: 100.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.69 : 295.01 = 66.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.69/295.01 = 66.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.69x = 295.01 × 66.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.69x = 19,673.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,673.15/196.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.02

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