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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.97, 295.49 and 137.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.97, 295.49 and 137.87 is: 206.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.97 : 295.49 = 137.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.97/295.49 = 137.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.97x = 295.49 × 137.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.97x = 40,737.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,737.04/196.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.82

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