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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.11, 295.53 and 139.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.11, 295.53 and 139.33 is: 208.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.11 : 295.53 = 139.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.11/295.53 = 139.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.11x = 295.53 × 139.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.11x = 41,176.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,176.19/197.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.90

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