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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.04, 293.81 and 98.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.04, 293.81 and 98.58 is: 147.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.04 : 293.81 = 98.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.04/293.81 = 98.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.04x = 293.81 × 98.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.04x = 28,964.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,964.95/196.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.75

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