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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.94, 294.71 and 139.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.94, 294.71 and 139.23 is: 208.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.94 : 294.71 = 139.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.94/294.71 = 139.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.94x = 294.71 × 139.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.94x = 41,031.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,031.78/196.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.34

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