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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.93, 295.44 and 139.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.93, 295.44 and 139.26 is: 208.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.93 : 295.44 = 139.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.93/295.44 = 139.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.93x = 295.44 × 139.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.93x = 41,143.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,143.36/196.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.93

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