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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.29, 294.51 and 93.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.29, 294.51 and 93.52 is: 140.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.29 : 294.51 = 93.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.29/294.51 = 93.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.29x = 294.51 × 93.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.29x = 27,542.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,542.58/196.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.32

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