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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.38, 295.29 and 135.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.38, 295.29 and 135.90 is: 204.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.38 : 295.29 = 135.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.38/295.29 = 135.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.38x = 295.29 × 135.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.38x = 40,129.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,129.91/196.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.35

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