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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.11, 294.21 and 98.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.11, 294.21 and 98.65 is: 147.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.11 : 294.21 = 98.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.11/294.21 = 98.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.11x = 294.21 × 98.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.11x = 29,023.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,023.08/196.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.99

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