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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.14, 296.25 and 136.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.14, 296.25 and 136.66 is: 205.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.14 : 296.25 = 136.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.14/296.25 = 136.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.14x = 296.25 × 136.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.14x = 40,485.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,485.53/197.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.36

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