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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.84, 295.25 and 66.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.84, 295.25 and 66.84 is: 100.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.84 : 295.25 = 66.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.84/295.25 = 66.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.84x = 295.25 × 66.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.84x = 19,733.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,733.19/196.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.25

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