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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.52, 294.62 and 100.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.52, 294.62 and 100.40 is: 150.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.52 : 294.62 = 100.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.52/294.62 = 100.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.52x = 294.62 × 100.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.52x = 29,579.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,579.85/196.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.52

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