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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.15, 294.18 and 93.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.15, 294.18 and 93.48 is: 140.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.15 : 294.18 = 93.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.15/294.18 = 93.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.15x = 294.18 × 93.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.15x = 27,499.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,499.95/196.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.20

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