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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.71, 296.33 and 100.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.71, 296.33 and 100.01 is: 149.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.71 : 296.33 = 100.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.71/296.33 = 100.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.71x = 296.33 × 100.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.71x = 29,635.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,635.96/197.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.90

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