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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.72, 294.59 and 138.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.72, 294.59 and 138.86 is: 207.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.72 : 294.59 = 138.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.72/294.59 = 138.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.72x = 294.59 × 138.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.72x = 40,905.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,905.64/196.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.94

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