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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.60, 295.86 and 136.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.60, 295.86 and 136.58 is: 204.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.60 : 295.86 = 136.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.60/295.86 = 136.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.60x = 295.86 × 136.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.60x = 40,408.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,408.56/197.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.50

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