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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.54, 294.99 and 100.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.54, 294.99 and 100.42 is: 150.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.54 : 294.99 = 100.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.54/294.99 = 100.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.54x = 294.99 × 100.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.54x = 29,622.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,622.90/196.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.72

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