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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.26, 294.23 and 93.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.26, 294.23 and 93.44 is: 140.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.26 : 294.23 = 93.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.26/294.23 = 93.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.26x = 294.23 × 93.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.26x = 27,492.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,492.17/196.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.08

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