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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.67, 293.64 and 99.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.67, 293.64 and 99.46 is: 149.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.67 : 293.64 = 99.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.67/293.64 = 99.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.67x = 293.64 × 99.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.67x = 29,205.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,205.43/195.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.26

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