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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.64, 293.50 and 99.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.64, 293.50 and 99.42 is: 149.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.64 : 293.50 = 99.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.64/293.50 = 99.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.64x = 293.50 × 99.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.64x = 29,179.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,179.77/195.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.15

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