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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.84, 294.72 and 135.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.84, 294.72 and 135.82 is: 203.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.84 : 294.72 = 135.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.84/294.72 = 135.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.84x = 294.72 × 135.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.84x = 40,028.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,028.87/196.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.36

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