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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.50, 294.61 and 97.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.50, 294.61 and 97.62 is: 146.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.50 : 294.61 = 97.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.50/294.61 = 97.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.50x = 294.61 × 97.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.50x = 28,759.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,759.83/196.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.36

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