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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.80, 296.45 and 140.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.80, 296.45 and 140.04 is: 209.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.80 : 296.45 = 140.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.80/296.45 = 140.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.80x = 296.45 × 140.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.80x = 41,514.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,514.10/197.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.88

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