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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.57, 295.83 and 136.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.57, 295.83 and 136.43 is: 204.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.57 : 295.83 = 136.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.57/295.83 = 136.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.57x = 295.83 × 136.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.57x = 40,360.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,360.09/197.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.28

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