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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.28, 294.51 and 93.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.28, 294.51 and 93.57 is: 140.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.28 : 294.51 = 93.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.28/294.51 = 93.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.28x = 294.51 × 93.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.28x = 27,555.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,555.36/196.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.39

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