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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.30, 294.45 and 135.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.30, 294.45 and 135.37 is: 203.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.30 : 294.45 = 135.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.30/294.45 = 135.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.30x = 294.45 × 135.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.30x = 39,859.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,859.70/196.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.06

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