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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.83, 295.16 and 66.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.83, 295.16 and 66.80 is: 100.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.83 : 295.16 = 66.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.83/295.16 = 66.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.83x = 295.16 × 66.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.83x = 19,716.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,716.69/196.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.17

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