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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.51, 295.85 and 136.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.51, 295.85 and 136.76 is: 204.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.51 : 295.85 = 136.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.51/295.85 = 136.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.51x = 295.85 × 136.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.51x = 40,459.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,459.31/197.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.85

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