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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.07, 293.64 and 98.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.07, 293.64 and 98.45 is: 147.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.07 : 293.64 = 98.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.07/293.64 = 98.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.07x = 293.64 × 98.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.07x = 28,907.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,907.30/196.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.43

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