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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.75, 295.16 and 138.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.75, 295.16 and 138.99 is: 208.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.75 : 295.16 = 138.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.75/295.16 = 138.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.75x = 295.16 × 138.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.75x = 41,024.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,024.29/196.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.51

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