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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.46, 294.77 and 97.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.46, 294.77 and 97.71 is: 146.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.46 : 294.77 = 97.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.46/294.77 = 97.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.46x = 294.77 × 97.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.46x = 28,801.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,801.98/196.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.60

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