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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.60, 295.86 and 139.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.60, 295.86 and 139.50 is: 208.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.60 : 295.86 = 139.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.60/295.86 = 139.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.60x = 295.86 × 139.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.60x = 41,272.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,272.47/197.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.87

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