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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.81, 295.05 and 136.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.81, 295.05 and 136.06 is: 203.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.81 : 295.05 = 136.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.81/295.05 = 136.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.81x = 295.05 × 136.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.81x = 40,144.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,144.50/196.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.98

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