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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.99, 295.38 and 94.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.99, 295.38 and 94.34 is: 141.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.99 : 295.38 = 94.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.99/295.38 = 94.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.99x = 295.38 × 94.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.99x = 27,866.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,866.89/196.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.47

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