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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.12, 293.56 and 135.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.12, 293.56 and 135.07 is: 202.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.12 : 293.56 = 135.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.12/293.56 = 135.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.12x = 293.56 × 135.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.12x = 39,650.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,650.08/196.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.17

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