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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.96, 295.38 and 59.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.96, 295.38 and 59.96 is: 89.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.96 : 295.38 = 59.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.96/295.38 = 59.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.96x = 295.38 × 59.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.96x = 17,710.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,710.98/196.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.92

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