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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196, 293.57 and 93.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196, 293.57 and 93.13 is: 139.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196 : 293.57 = 93.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196/293.57 = 93.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196x = 293.57 × 93.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196x = 27,340.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,340.17/196
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.49

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