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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.10, 294.12 and 138.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.10, 294.12 and 138.14 is: 207.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.10 : 294.12 = 138.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.10/294.12 = 138.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.10x = 294.12 × 138.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.10x = 40,628.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,628.27/196.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.19

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