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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.12, 294.50 and 100.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.12, 294.50 and 100.04 is: 150.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.12 : 294.50 = 100.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.12/294.50 = 100.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.12x = 294.50 × 100.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.12x = 29,461.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,461.78/196.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.22

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