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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.30, 295.96 and 136.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.30, 295.96 and 136.38 is: 204.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.30 : 295.96 = 136.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.30/295.96 = 136.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.30x = 295.96 × 136.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.30x = 40,363.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,363.02/197.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.58

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