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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.76, 295.14 and 66.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.76, 295.14 and 66.83 is: 100.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.76 : 295.14 = 66.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.76/295.14 = 66.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.76x = 295.14 × 66.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.76x = 19,722.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,722.73/196.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.24

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