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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.86, 295.26 and 99.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.86, 295.26 and 99.34 is: 148.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.86 : 295.26 = 99.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.86/295.26 = 99.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.86x = 295.26 × 99.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.86x = 29,331.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,331.40/196.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.99

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