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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.98, 293.82 and 93.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.98, 293.82 and 93.22 is: 139.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.98 : 293.82 = 93.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.98/293.82 = 93.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.98x = 293.82 × 93.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.98x = 27,389.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,389.90/195.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.76

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