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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.92, 295.07 and 139.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.92, 295.07 and 139.01 is: 208.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.92 : 295.07 = 139.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.92/295.07 = 139.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.92x = 295.07 × 139.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.92x = 41,015.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,015.51/196.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.29

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