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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.50, 294.60 and 134.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.50, 294.60 and 134.64 is: 201.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.50 : 294.60 = 134.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.50/294.60 = 134.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.50x = 294.60 × 134.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.50x = 39,664.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,664.94/196.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.86

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