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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.40, 295.70 and 139.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.40, 295.70 and 139.54 is: 209.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.40 : 295.70 = 139.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.40/295.70 = 139.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.40x = 295.70 × 139.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.40x = 41,260.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,260.63/197.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.02

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