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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.04, 294.70 and 135.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.04, 294.70 and 135.60 is: 203.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.04 : 294.70 = 135.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.04/294.70 = 135.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.04x = 294.70 × 135.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.04x = 39,961.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,961.32/196.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.84

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