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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.68, 294.98 and 100.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.68, 294.98 and 100.52 is: 150.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.68 : 294.98 = 100.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.68/294.98 = 100.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.68x = 294.98 × 100.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.68x = 29,651.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,651.39/196.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.76

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