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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.73, 295.03 and 59.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.73, 295.03 and 59.75 is: 89.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.73 : 295.03 = 59.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.73/295.03 = 59.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.73x = 295.03 × 59.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.73x = 17,628.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,628.04/196.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.61

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