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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.01, 270.54 and 133.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.01, 270.54 and 133.86 is: 184.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.01 : 270.54 = 133.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.01/270.54 = 133.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.01x = 270.54 × 133.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.01x = 36,213.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,213.98/196.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.76

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