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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.31, 295.80 and 136.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.31, 295.80 and 136.56 is: 204.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.31 : 295.80 = 136.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.31/295.80 = 136.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.31x = 295.80 × 136.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.31x = 40,394.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,394.45/197.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.73

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