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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.70, 294.98 and 59.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.70, 294.98 and 59.74 is: 89.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.70 : 294.98 = 59.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.70/294.98 = 59.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.70x = 294.98 × 59.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.70x = 17,622.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,622.11/196.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.59

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