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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.98, 295.56 and 94.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.98, 295.56 and 94.20 is: 141.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.98 : 295.56 = 94.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.98/295.56 = 94.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.98x = 295.56 × 94.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.98x = 27,841.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,841.75/196.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.34

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