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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.32, 294.12 and 135.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.32, 294.12 and 135.48 is: 202.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.32 : 294.12 = 135.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.32/294.12 = 135.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.32x = 294.12 × 135.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.32x = 39,847.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,847.38/196.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.97

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