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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.49, 295.65 and 135.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.49, 295.65 and 135.66 is: 203.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.49 : 295.65 = 135.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.49/295.65 = 135.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.49x = 295.65 × 135.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.49x = 40,107.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,107.94/197.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.09

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