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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.02, 294.12 and 98.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.02, 294.12 and 98.47 is: 147.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.02 : 294.12 = 98.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.02/294.12 = 98.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.02x = 294.12 × 98.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.02x = 28,962.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,962.35/196.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.75

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