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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.80, 295.29 and 135.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.80, 295.29 and 135.96 is: 204.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.80 : 295.29 = 135.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.80/295.29 = 135.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.80x = 295.29 × 135.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.80x = 40,147.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,147.63/196.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.00

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