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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.80, 295.17 and 59.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.80, 295.17 and 59.88 is: 89.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.80 : 295.17 = 59.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.80/295.17 = 59.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.80x = 295.17 × 59.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.80x = 17,674.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,674.78/196.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.81

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