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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.20, 294.12 and 93.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.20, 294.12 and 93.53 is: 140.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.20 : 294.12 = 93.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.20/294.12 = 93.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.20x = 294.12 × 93.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.20x = 27,509.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,509.78/196.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.21

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