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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.22, 293.97 and 99.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.22, 293.97 and 99.92 is: 149.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.22 : 293.97 = 99.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.22/293.97 = 99.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.22x = 293.97 × 99.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.22x = 29,373.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,373.48/196.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.70

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