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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.22, 294.34 and 99.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.22, 294.34 and 99.74 is: 149.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.22 : 294.34 = 99.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.22/294.34 = 99.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.22x = 294.34 × 99.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.22x = 29,357.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,357.47/196.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.62

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