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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.08, 293.98 and 98.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.08, 293.98 and 98.60 is: 147.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.08 : 293.98 = 98.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.08/293.98 = 98.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.08x = 293.98 × 98.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.08x = 28,986.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,986.43/196.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.83

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