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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.87, 295.31 and 59.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.87, 295.31 and 59.92 is: 89.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.87 : 295.31 = 59.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.87/295.31 = 59.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.87x = 295.31 × 59.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.87x = 17,694.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,694.98/196.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.88

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