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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.45, 295.92 and 139.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.45, 295.92 and 139.58 is: 209.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.45 : 295.92 = 139.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.45/295.92 = 139.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.45x = 295.92 × 139.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.45x = 41,303.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,303.03/197.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.19

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