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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.08, 293.31 and 149.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.08, 293.31 and 149.91 is: 224.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.08 : 293.31 = 149.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.08/293.31 = 149.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.08x = 293.31 × 149.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.08x = 43,970.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,970.10/196.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.25

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