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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.01, 293.86 and 97.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.01, 293.86 and 97.12 is: 145.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.01 : 293.86 = 97.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.01/293.86 = 97.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.01x = 293.86 × 97.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.01x = 28,537.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,537.73/196.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.60

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