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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.78, 295.10 and 135.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.78, 295.10 and 135.94 is: 203.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.78 : 295.10 = 135.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.78/295.10 = 135.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.78x = 295.10 × 135.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.78x = 40,115.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,115.89/196.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.86

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