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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.71, 295.14 and 99.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.71, 295.14 and 99.16 is: 148.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.71 : 295.14 = 99.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.71/295.14 = 99.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.71x = 295.14 × 99.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.71x = 29,266.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,266.54/196.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.78

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