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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.99, 296.64 and 140.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.99, 296.64 and 140.11 is: 209.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.99 : 296.64 = 140.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.99/296.64 = 140.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.99x = 296.64 × 140.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.99x = 41,562.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,562.23/197.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.93

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