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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.23, 294.75 and 135.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.23, 294.75 and 135.48 is: 203.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.23 : 294.75 = 135.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.23/294.75 = 135.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.23x = 294.75 × 135.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.23x = 39,932.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,932.73/196.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.50

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