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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.94, 294.90 and 136.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.94, 294.90 and 136.20 is: 203.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.94 : 294.90 = 136.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.94/294.90 = 136.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.94x = 294.90 × 136.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.94x = 40,165.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,165.38/196.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.95

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