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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.62, 295.02 and 94.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.62, 295.02 and 94.02 is: 141.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.62 : 295.02 = 94.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.62/295.02 = 94.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.62x = 295.02 × 94.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.62x = 27,737.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,737.78/196.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.07

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