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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.16, 293.98 and 98.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.16, 293.98 and 98.66 is: 147.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.16 : 293.98 = 98.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.16/293.98 = 98.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.16x = 293.98 × 98.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.16x = 29,004.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,004.07/196.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.86

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