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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.78, 295.22 and 139.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.78, 295.22 and 139.37 is: 209.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.78 : 295.22 = 139.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.78/295.22 = 139.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.78x = 295.22 × 139.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.78x = 41,144.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,144.95/196.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.09

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