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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.43, 296.02 and 136.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.43, 296.02 and 136.49 is: 204.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.43 : 296.02 = 136.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.43/296.02 = 136.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.43x = 296.02 × 136.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.43x = 40,403.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,403.77/197.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.65

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