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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.68, 296.67 and 140.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.68, 296.67 and 140.14 is: 210.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.68 : 296.67 = 140.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.68/296.67 = 140.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.68x = 296.67 × 140.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.68x = 41,575.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,575.33/197.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.32

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