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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.77, 296.79 and 136.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.77, 296.79 and 136.96 is: 205.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.77 : 296.79 = 136.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.77/296.79 = 136.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.77x = 296.79 × 136.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.77x = 40,648.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,648.36/197.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.53

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