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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.49, 294.90 and 138.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.49, 294.90 and 138.83 is: 208.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.49 : 294.90 = 138.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.49/294.90 = 138.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.49x = 294.90 × 138.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.49x = 40,940.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,940.97/196.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.36

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