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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.52, 296 and 136.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.52, 296 and 136.56 is: 204.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.52 : 296 = 136.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.52/296 = 136.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.52x = 296 × 136.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.52x = 40,421.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,421.76/197.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.65

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