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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.08, 293.94 and 99.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.08, 293.94 and 99.78 is: 149.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.08 : 293.94 = 99.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.08/293.94 = 99.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.08x = 293.94 × 99.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.08x = 29,329.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,329.33/196.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.58

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