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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.93, 295.44 and 94.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.93, 295.44 and 94.33 is: 141.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.93 : 295.44 = 94.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.93/295.44 = 94.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.93x = 295.44 × 94.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.93x = 27,868.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,868.86/196.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.52

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