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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.21, 295.86 and 138.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.21, 295.86 and 138.12 is: 207.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.21 : 295.86 = 138.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.21/295.86 = 138.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.21x = 295.86 × 138.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.21x = 40,864.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,864.18/197.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.21

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