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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.88, 295.37 and 100.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.88, 295.37 and 100.67 is: 151.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.88 : 295.37 = 100.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.88/295.37 = 100.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.88x = 295.37 × 100.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.88x = 29,734.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,734.90/196.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.03

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