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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.83, 296.62 and 100.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.83, 296.62 and 100.30 is: 150.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.83 : 296.62 = 100.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.83/296.62 = 100.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.83x = 296.62 × 100.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.83x = 29,750.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,750.48/197.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.38

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