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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.17, 293.91 and 135.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.17, 293.91 and 135.08 is: 202.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.17 : 293.91 = 135.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.17/293.91 = 135.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.17x = 293.91 × 135.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.17x = 39,700.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,700.49/196.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.38

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