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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.29, 294.51 and 98.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.29, 294.51 and 98.74 is: 148.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.29 : 294.51 = 98.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.29/294.51 = 98.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.29x = 294.51 × 98.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.29x = 29,078.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,078.93/196.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.14

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