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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.83, 295.35 and 94.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.83, 295.35 and 94.10 is: 141.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.83 : 295.35 = 94.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.83/295.35 = 94.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.83x = 295.35 × 94.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.83x = 27,790.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,790.61/196.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.19

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