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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.84, 295.25 and 66.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.84, 295.25 and 66.83 is: 100.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.84 : 295.25 = 66.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.84/295.25 = 66.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.84x = 295.25 × 66.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.84x = 19,732.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,732.20/196.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.24

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