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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.50, 294.56 and 93.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.50, 294.56 and 93.66 is: 140.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.50 : 294.56 = 93.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.50/294.56 = 93.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.50x = 294.56 × 93.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.50x = 27,588.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,588.49/196.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.40

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