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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.65, 294.80 and 100.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.65, 294.80 and 100.35 is: 150.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.65 : 294.80 = 100.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.65/294.80 = 100.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.65x = 294.80 × 100.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.65x = 29,582.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,582.68/196.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.43

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