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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.81, 296.12 and 135.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.81, 296.12 and 135.98 is: 203.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.81 : 296.12 = 135.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.81/296.12 = 135.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.81x = 296.12 × 135.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.81x = 40,264.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,264.24/197.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.56

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