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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.60, 296.50 and 93.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.60, 296.50 and 93.46 is: 140.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.60 : 296.50 = 93.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.60/296.50 = 93.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.60x = 296.50 × 93.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.60x = 27,710.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,710.89/197.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.24

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