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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.10, 295.22 and 135.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.10, 295.22 and 135.96 is: 203.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.10 : 295.22 = 135.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.10/295.22 = 135.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.10x = 295.22 × 135.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.10x = 40,138.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,138.11/197.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.64

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