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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.90, 295.27 and 94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.90, 295.27 and 94 is: 140.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.90 : 295.27 = 94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.90/295.27 = 94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.90x = 295.27 × 94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.90x = 27,755.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,755.38/196.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.96

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