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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.75, 294.79 and 138.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.75, 294.79 and 138.86 is: 208.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.75 : 294.79 = 138.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.75/294.79 = 138.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.75x = 294.79 × 138.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.75x = 40,934.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,934.54/196.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.05

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