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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.96, 295.28 and 136.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.96, 295.28 and 136.16 is: 204.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.96 : 295.28 = 136.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.96/295.28 = 136.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.96x = 295.28 × 136.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.96x = 40,205.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,205.32/196.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.13

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