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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.94, 295.01 and 99.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.94, 295.01 and 99.31 is: 148.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.94 : 295.01 = 99.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.94/295.01 = 99.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.94x = 295.01 × 99.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.94x = 29,296.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,296.88/196.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.76

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