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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.33, 294.30 and 135.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.33, 294.30 and 135.49 is: 203.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.33 : 294.30 = 135.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.33/294.30 = 135.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.33x = 294.30 × 135.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.33x = 39,874.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,874.71/196.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.10

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