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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.23, 294.24 and 93.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.23, 294.24 and 93.54 is: 140.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.23 : 294.24 = 93.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.23/294.24 = 93.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.23x = 294.24 × 93.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.23x = 27,523.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,523.21/196.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.26

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