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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.72, 296.79 and 140.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.72, 296.79 and 140.01 is: 210.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.72 : 296.79 = 140.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.72/296.79 = 140.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.72x = 296.79 × 140.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.72x = 41,553.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,553.99/197.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.16

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