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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.90, 295.14 and 94.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.90, 295.14 and 94.04 is: 140.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.90 : 295.14 = 94.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.90/295.14 = 94.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.90x = 295.14 × 94.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.90x = 27,755.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,755.70/196.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.96

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