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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.76, 297 and 136.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.76, 297 and 136.92 is: 205.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.76 : 297 = 136.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.76/297 = 136.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.76x = 297 × 136.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.76x = 40,665.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,665.24/197.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.63

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