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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.04, 293.85 and 98.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.04, 293.85 and 98.39 is: 147.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.04 : 293.85 = 98.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.04/293.85 = 98.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.04x = 293.85 × 98.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.04x = 28,910.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,910.92/196.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.47

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