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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.98, 293.72 and 99.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.98, 293.72 and 99.82 is: 149.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.98 : 293.72 = 99.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.98/293.72 = 99.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.98x = 293.72 × 99.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.98x = 29,319.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,319.13/195.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.60

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