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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.96, 294.72 and 136.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.96, 294.72 and 136.08 is: 203.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.96 : 294.72 = 136.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.96/294.72 = 136.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.96x = 294.72 × 136.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.96x = 40,105.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,105.50/196.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.62

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