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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.13, 294.15 and 135.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.13, 294.15 and 135.65 is: 203.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.13 : 294.15 = 135.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.13/294.15 = 135.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.13x = 294.15 × 135.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.13x = 39,901.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,901.45/196.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.44

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