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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.78, 295.10 and 66.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.78, 295.10 and 66.78 is: 100.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.78 : 295.10 = 66.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.78/295.10 = 66.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.78x = 295.10 × 66.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.78x = 19,706.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,706.78/196.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.15

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