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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.40, 294.24 and 138.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.40, 294.24 and 138.53 is: 207.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.40 : 294.24 = 138.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.40/294.24 = 138.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.40x = 294.24 × 138.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.40x = 40,759.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,759.60/196.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.54

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