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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.02, 295.62 and 99.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.02, 295.62 and 99.47 is: 149.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.02 : 295.62 = 99.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.02/295.62 = 99.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.02x = 295.62 × 99.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.02x = 29,405.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,405.32/197.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.25

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