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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.03, 293.91 and 84.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.03, 293.91 and 84.71 is: 127.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.03 : 293.91 = 84.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.03/293.91 = 84.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.03x = 293.91 × 84.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.03x = 24,897.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,897.12/196.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.01

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