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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.34, 295.82 and 139.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.34, 295.82 and 139.38 is: 208.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.34 : 295.82 = 139.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.34/295.82 = 139.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.34x = 295.82 × 139.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.34x = 41,231.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,231.39/197.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.94

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