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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.82, 294.99 and 138.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.82, 294.99 and 138.74 is: 207.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.82 : 294.99 = 138.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.82/294.99 = 138.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.82x = 294.99 × 138.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.82x = 40,925.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,925.44/196.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.94

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