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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.70, 294.91 and 93.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.70, 294.91 and 93.87 is: 140.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.70 : 294.91 = 93.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.70/294.91 = 93.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.70x = 294.91 × 93.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.70x = 27,682.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,682.97/196.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.74

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