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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.38, 294.42 and 97.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.38, 294.42 and 97.49 is: 146.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.38 : 294.42 = 97.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.38/294.42 = 97.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.38x = 294.42 × 97.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.38x = 28,703.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,703.01/196.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.16

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