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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.30, 294.55 and 138.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.30, 294.55 and 138.89 is: 208.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.30 : 294.55 = 138.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.30/294.55 = 138.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.30x = 294.55 × 138.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.30x = 40,909.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,909.36/196.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.40

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