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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.92, 294.90 and 100.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.92, 294.90 and 100.50 is: 150.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.92 : 294.90 = 100.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.92/294.90 = 100.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.92x = 294.90 × 100.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.92x = 29,637.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,637.45/196.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.51

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