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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.77, 295.18 and 94.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.77, 295.18 and 94.11 is: 141.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.77 : 295.18 = 94.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.77/295.18 = 94.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.77x = 295.18 × 94.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.77x = 27,778.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,778.05/196.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.17

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