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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.62, 295.05 and 100.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.62, 295.05 and 100.41 is: 150.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.62 : 295.05 = 100.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.62/295.05 = 100.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.62x = 295.05 × 100.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.62x = 29,625.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,625.97/196.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.68

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