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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.14, 294.24 and 93.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.14, 294.24 and 93.42 is: 140.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.14 : 294.24 = 93.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.14/294.24 = 93.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.14x = 294.24 × 93.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.14x = 27,487.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,487.90/196.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.14

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