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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.74, 294.41 and 138.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.74, 294.41 and 138.83 is: 207.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.74 : 294.41 = 138.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.74/294.41 = 138.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.74x = 294.41 × 138.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.74x = 40,870.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,870.77/196.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.74

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