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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.27, 294.54 and 135.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.27, 294.54 and 135.46 is: 203.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.27 : 294.54 = 135.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.27/294.54 = 135.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.27x = 294.54 × 135.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.27x = 39,898.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,898.39/196.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.28

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