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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.50, 294.47 and 93.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.50, 294.47 and 93.70 is: 140.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.50 : 294.47 = 93.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.50/294.47 = 93.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.50x = 294.47 × 93.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.50x = 27,591.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,591.84/196.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.42

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