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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.16, 294.48 and 135.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.16, 294.48 and 135.14 is: 202.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.16 : 294.48 = 135.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.16/294.48 = 135.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.16x = 294.48 × 135.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.16x = 39,794.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,794.55/196.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.87

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