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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.75, 295.13 and 135.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.75, 295.13 and 135.70 is: 203.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.75 : 295.13 = 135.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.75/295.13 = 135.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.75x = 295.13 × 135.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.75x = 40,047.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,047.72/196.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.55

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