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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.53, 294.41 and 93.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.53, 294.41 and 93.67 is: 140.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.53 : 294.41 = 93.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.53/294.41 = 93.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.53x = 294.41 × 93.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.53x = 27,577.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,577.03/196.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.32

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