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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.48, 295.73 and 139.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.48, 295.73 and 139.76 is: 209.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.48 : 295.73 = 139.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.48/295.73 = 139.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.48x = 295.73 × 139.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.48x = 41,331.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,331.22/197.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.29

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