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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.63, 294.96 and 100.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.63, 294.96 and 100.39 is: 150.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.63 : 294.96 = 100.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.63/294.96 = 100.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.63x = 294.96 × 100.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.63x = 29,611.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,611.03/196.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.59

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