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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.24, 294.36 and 93.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.24, 294.36 and 93.49 is: 140.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.24 : 294.36 = 93.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.24/294.36 = 93.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.24x = 294.36 × 93.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.24x = 27,519.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,519.72/196.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.24

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