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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.38, 296.26 and 99.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.38, 296.26 and 99.95 is: 150.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.38 : 296.26 = 99.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.38/296.26 = 99.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.38x = 296.26 × 99.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.38x = 29,610.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,610.69/197.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.02

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