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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.17, 294.03 and 91.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.17, 294.03 and 91.82 is: 137.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.17 : 294.03 = 91.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.17/294.03 = 91.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.17x = 294.03 × 91.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.17x = 26,996.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,996.36/196.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.62

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