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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.69, 294.59 and 94.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.69, 294.59 and 94.05 is: 140.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.69 : 294.59 = 94.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.69/294.59 = 94.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.69x = 294.59 × 94.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.69x = 27,705.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,705.70/196.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.86

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