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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.07, 293.92 and 93.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.07, 293.92 and 93.25 is: 139.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.07 : 293.92 = 93.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.07/293.92 = 93.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.07x = 293.92 × 93.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.07x = 27,406.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,406.57/196.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.78

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