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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.96, 295.44 and 100.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.96, 295.44 and 100.76 is: 151.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.96 : 295.44 = 100.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.96/295.44 = 100.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.96x = 295.44 × 100.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.96x = 29,768.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,768.53/196.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.14

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