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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.33, 295.26 and 139.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.33, 295.26 and 139.61 is: 208.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.33 : 295.26 = 139.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.33/295.26 = 139.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.33x = 295.26 × 139.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.33x = 41,219.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,219.77/197.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.89

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