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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.21, 294.45 and 93.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.21, 294.45 and 93.61 is: 140.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.21 : 294.45 = 93.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.21/294.45 = 93.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.21x = 294.45 × 93.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.21x = 27,563.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,563.48/196.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.48

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