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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.84, 296.22 and 136.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.84, 296.22 and 136.82 is: 204.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.84 : 296.22 = 136.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.84/296.22 = 136.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.84x = 296.22 × 136.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.84x = 40,528.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,528.82/197.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.86

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