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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.36, 296.08 and 136.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.36, 296.08 and 136.56 is: 204.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.36 : 296.08 = 136.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.36/296.08 = 136.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.36x = 296.08 × 136.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.36x = 40,432.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,432.68/197.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.87

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