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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.29, 294.44 and 93.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.29, 294.44 and 93.57 is: 140.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.29 : 294.44 = 93.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.29/294.44 = 93.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.29x = 294.44 × 93.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.29x = 27,550.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,550.84/196.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.36

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