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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.48, 294.06 and 135.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.48, 294.06 and 135.70 is: 203.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.48 : 294.06 = 135.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.48/294.06 = 135.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.48x = 294.06 × 135.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.48x = 39,903.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,903.94/196.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.09

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