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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.57, 296.36 and 136.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.57, 296.36 and 136.55 is: 204.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.57 : 296.36 = 136.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.57/296.36 = 136.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.57x = 296.36 × 136.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.57x = 40,467.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,467.96/197.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.83

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