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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.29, 295.25 and 136.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.29, 295.25 and 136.23 is: 203.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.29 : 295.25 = 136.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.29/295.25 = 136.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.29x = 295.25 × 136.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.29x = 40,221.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,221.78/197.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.88

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