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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.19, 295.54 and 99.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.19, 295.54 and 99.63 is: 149.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.19 : 295.54 = 99.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.19/295.54 = 99.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.19x = 295.54 × 99.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.19x = 29,444.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,444.40/197.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.32

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