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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.02, 270 and 137.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.02, 270 and 137.70 is: 189.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.02 : 270 = 137.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.02/270 = 137.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.02x = 270 × 137.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.02x = 37,179
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,179/196.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.67

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