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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.70, 294.60 and 100.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.70, 294.60 and 100.40 is: 150.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.70 : 294.60 = 100.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.70/294.60 = 100.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.70x = 294.60 × 100.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.70x = 29,577.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,577.84/196.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.37

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