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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.13, 293.96 and 138.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.13, 293.96 and 138.27 is: 207.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.13 : 293.96 = 138.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.13/293.96 = 138.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.13x = 293.96 × 138.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.13x = 40,643.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,643.69/196.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.23

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