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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.91, 295.29 and 66.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.91, 295.29 and 66.88 is: 100.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.91 : 295.29 = 66.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.91/295.29 = 66.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.91x = 295.29 × 66.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.91x = 19,748.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,748.26/196.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.29

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