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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.86, 296.40 and 136.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.86, 296.40 and 136.78 is: 204.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.86 : 296.40 = 136.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.86/296.40 = 136.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.86x = 296.40 × 136.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.86x = 40,541.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,541.59/197.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.90

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