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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.78, 295.25 and 136.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.78, 295.25 and 136.00 is: 204.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.78 : 295.25 = 136.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.78/295.25 = 136.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.78x = 295.25 × 136.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.78x = 40,154.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,154.45/196.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.06

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