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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.85, 295.27 and 94.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.85, 295.27 and 94.14 is: 141.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.85 : 295.27 = 94.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.85/295.27 = 94.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.85x = 295.27 × 94.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.85x = 27,796.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,796.72/196.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.21

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