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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.92, 295.29 and 66.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.92, 295.29 and 66.90 is: 100.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.92 : 295.29 = 66.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.92/295.29 = 66.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.92x = 295.29 × 66.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.92x = 19,754.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,754.90/196.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.32

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