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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.20, 293.92 and 93.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.20, 293.92 and 93.36 is: 139.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.20 : 293.92 = 93.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.20/293.92 = 93.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.20x = 293.92 × 93.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.20x = 27,440.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,440.37/196.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.86

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