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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.44, 296.04 and 136.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.44, 296.04 and 136.58 is: 204.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.44 : 296.04 = 136.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.44/296.04 = 136.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.44x = 296.04 × 136.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.44x = 40,433.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,433.14/197.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.79

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