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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.79, 294.78 and 98.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.79, 294.78 and 98.99 is: 148.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.79 : 294.78 = 98.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.79/294.78 = 98.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.79x = 294.78 × 98.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.79x = 29,180.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,180.27/196.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.28

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