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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.42, 296.29 and 139.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.42, 296.29 and 139.70 is: 209.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.42 : 296.29 = 139.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.42/296.29 = 139.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.42x = 296.29 × 139.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.42x = 41,390.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,390.56/197.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.66

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