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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.40, 294.59 and 93.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.40, 294.59 and 93.71 is: 140.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.40 : 294.59 = 93.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.40/294.59 = 93.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.40x = 294.59 × 93.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.40x = 27,606.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,606.03/196.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.56

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