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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.68, 294.78 and 138.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.68, 294.78 and 138.60 is: 207.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.68 : 294.78 = 138.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.68/294.78 = 138.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.68x = 294.78 × 138.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.68x = 40,856.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,856.51/196.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.73

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