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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.56, 295.82 and 139.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.56, 295.82 and 139.47 is: 208.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.56 : 295.82 = 139.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.56/295.82 = 139.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.56x = 295.82 × 139.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.56x = 41,258.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,258.36/197.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.84

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