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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.83, 295.07 and 100.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.83, 295.07 and 100.53 is: 150.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.83 : 295.07 = 100.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.83/295.07 = 100.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.83x = 295.07 × 100.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.83x = 29,662.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,662.88/196.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.70

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