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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.11, 294.03 and 138.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.11, 294.03 and 138.33 is: 207.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.11 : 294.03 = 138.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.11/294.03 = 138.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.11x = 294.03 × 138.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.11x = 40,673.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,673.17/196.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.40

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