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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.94, 295.51 and 139.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.94, 295.51 and 139.53 is: 209.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.94 : 295.51 = 139.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.94/295.51 = 139.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.94x = 295.51 × 139.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.94x = 41,232.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,232.51/196.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.37

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