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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.26, 293.96 and 99.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.26, 293.96 and 99.88 is: 149.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.26 : 293.96 = 99.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.26/293.96 = 99.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.26x = 293.96 × 99.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.26x = 29,360.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,360.72/196.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.60

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