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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.27, 295.95 and 135.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.27, 295.95 and 135.42 is: 203.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.27 : 295.95 = 135.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.27/295.95 = 135.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.27x = 295.95 × 135.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.27x = 40,076.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,076.95/197.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.16

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