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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196, 293.44 and 134.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196, 293.44 and 134.72 is: 201.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196 : 293.44 = 134.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196/293.44 = 134.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196x = 293.44 × 134.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196x = 39,532.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,532.24/196
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.70

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