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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.06, 270.30 and 140.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.06, 270.30 and 140.01 is: 193.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.06 : 270.30 = 140.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.06/270.30 = 140.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.06x = 270.30 × 140.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.06x = 37,845.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,845.73/196.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.04

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