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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.88, 296.43 and 136.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.88, 296.43 and 136.03 is: 203.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.88 : 296.43 = 136.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.88/296.43 = 136.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.88x = 296.43 × 136.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.88x = 40,322.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,322.68/197.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.78

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