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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.92, 295.30 and 100.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.92, 295.30 and 100.76 is: 151.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.92 : 295.30 = 100.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.92/295.30 = 100.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.92x = 295.30 × 100.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.92x = 29,754.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,754.43/196.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.10

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