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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.28, 294.27 and 98.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.28, 294.27 and 98.78 is: 148.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.28 : 294.27 = 98.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.28/294.27 = 98.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.28x = 294.27 × 98.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.28x = 29,067.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,067.99/196.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.09

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