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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.38, 294.66 and 100.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.38, 294.66 and 100.14 is: 150.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.38 : 294.66 = 100.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.38/294.66 = 100.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.38x = 294.66 × 100.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.38x = 29,507.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,507.25/196.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.26

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