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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.54, 294.90 and 135.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.54, 294.90 and 135.76 is: 203.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.54 : 294.90 = 135.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.54/294.90 = 135.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.54x = 294.90 × 135.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.54x = 40,035.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,035.62/196.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.70

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