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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.72, 295.19 and 93.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.72, 295.19 and 93.94 is: 140.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.72 : 295.19 = 93.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.72/295.19 = 93.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.72x = 295.19 × 93.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.72x = 27,730.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,730.15/196.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.96

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