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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.92, 295.27 and 59.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.92, 295.27 and 59.91 is: 89.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.92 : 295.27 = 59.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.92/295.27 = 59.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.92x = 295.27 × 59.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.92x = 17,689.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,689.63/196.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.83

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