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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.88, 293.96 and 99.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.88, 293.96 and 99.64 is: 149.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.88 : 293.96 = 99.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.88/293.96 = 99.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.88x = 293.96 × 99.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.88x = 29,290.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,290.17/195.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.53

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