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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.39, 294.77 and 138.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.39, 294.77 and 138.84 is: 208.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.39 : 294.77 = 138.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.39/294.77 = 138.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.39x = 294.77 × 138.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.39x = 40,925.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,925.87/196.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.39

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