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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.12, 295.17 and 139.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.12, 295.17 and 139.03 is: 208.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.12 : 295.17 = 139.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.12/295.17 = 139.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.12x = 295.17 × 139.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.12x = 41,036.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,036.78/197.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.18

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