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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.25, 294.42 and 138.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.25, 294.42 and 138.50 is: 207.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.25 : 294.42 = 138.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.25/294.42 = 138.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.25x = 294.42 × 138.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.25x = 40,775.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,775.70/196.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.78

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