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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.06, 270.90 and 140.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.06, 270.90 and 140.70 is: 194.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.06 : 270.90 = 140.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.06/270.90 = 140.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.06x = 270.90 × 140.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.06x = 38,115.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,115.63/196.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.41

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