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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.76, 295.11 and 59.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.76, 295.11 and 59.78 is: 89.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.76 : 295.11 = 59.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.76/295.11 = 59.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.76x = 295.11 × 59.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.76x = 17,640.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,640.20/196.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.66

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