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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.77, 296.27 and 136.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.77, 296.27 and 136.06 is: 203.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.77 : 296.27 = 136.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.77/296.27 = 136.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.77x = 296.27 × 136.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.77x = 40,309.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,309.08/197.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.82

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