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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.11, 293.94 and 93.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.11, 293.94 and 93.33 is: 139.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.11 : 293.94 = 93.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.11/293.94 = 93.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.11x = 293.94 × 93.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.11x = 27,433.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,433.42/196.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.89

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