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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.31, 295.68 and 135.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.31, 295.68 and 135.55 is: 203.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.31 : 295.68 = 135.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.31/295.68 = 135.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.31x = 295.68 × 135.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.31x = 40,079.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,079.42/197.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.13

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