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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.32, 294.64 and 135.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.32, 294.64 and 135.88 is: 203.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.32 : 294.64 = 135.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.32/294.64 = 135.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.32x = 294.64 × 135.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.32x = 40,034.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,034.61/196.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.92

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