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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.98, 295.30 and 94.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.98, 295.30 and 94.22 is: 141.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.98 : 295.30 = 94.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.98/295.30 = 94.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.98x = 295.30 × 94.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.98x = 27,823.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,823.17/196.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.25

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