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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.97, 295.47 and 94.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.97, 295.47 and 94.28 is: 141.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.97 : 295.47 = 94.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.97/295.47 = 94.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.97x = 295.47 × 94.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.97x = 27,855.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,855.43/196.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.42

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