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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.06, 295.60 and 99.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.06, 295.60 and 99.54 is: 149.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.06 : 295.60 = 99.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.06/295.60 = 99.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.06x = 295.60 × 99.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.06x = 29,424.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,424.02/197.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.32

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