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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.42, 294.78 and 138.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.42, 294.78 and 138.26 is: 207.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.42 : 294.78 = 138.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.42/294.78 = 138.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.42x = 294.78 × 138.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.42x = 40,756.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,756.28/196.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.50

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