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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.08, 270.40 and 137.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.08, 270.40 and 137.12 is: 189.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.08 : 270.40 = 137.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.08/270.40 = 137.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.08x = 270.40 × 137.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.08x = 37,077.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,077.25/196.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.09

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