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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.44, 295.97 and 99.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.44, 295.97 and 99.90 is: 149.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.44 : 295.97 = 99.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.44/295.97 = 99.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.44x = 295.97 × 99.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.44x = 29,565.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,565.80/197.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.75

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