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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.79, 295.07 and 59.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.79, 295.07 and 59.81 is: 89.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.79 : 295.07 = 59.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.79/295.07 = 59.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.79x = 295.07 × 59.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.79x = 17,648.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,648.14/196.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.68

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