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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.58, 296.82 and 140.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.58, 296.82 and 140.16 is: 210.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.58 : 296.82 = 140.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.58/296.82 = 140.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.58x = 296.82 × 140.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.58x = 41,602.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,602.29/197.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.56

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