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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.31, 295.95 and 139.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.31, 295.95 and 139.78 is: 209.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.31 : 295.95 = 139.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.31/295.95 = 139.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.31x = 295.95 × 139.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.31x = 41,367.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,367.89/197.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.66

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