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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.91, 295.47 and 135.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.91, 295.47 and 135.93 is: 203.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.91 : 295.47 = 135.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.91/295.47 = 135.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.91x = 295.47 × 135.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.91x = 40,163.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,163.07/196.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.97

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