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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.92, 295.58 and 99.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.92, 295.58 and 99.49 is: 149.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.92 : 295.58 = 99.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.92/295.58 = 99.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.92x = 295.58 × 99.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.92x = 29,406.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,406.76/196.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.34

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