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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196, 294.06 and 99.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196, 294.06 and 99.76 is: 149.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196 : 294.06 = 99.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196/294.06 = 99.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196x = 294.06 × 99.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196x = 29,335.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,335.43/196
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.67

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