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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.57, 294.33 and 135.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.57, 294.33 and 135.40 is: 202.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.57 : 294.33 = 135.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.57/294.33 = 135.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.57x = 294.33 × 135.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.57x = 39,852.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,852.28/196.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.74

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