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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.67, 294.78 and 135.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.67, 294.78 and 135.83 is: 203.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.67 : 294.78 = 135.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.67/294.78 = 135.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.67x = 294.78 × 135.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.67x = 40,039.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,039.97/196.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.59

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