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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.10, 270.47 and 133.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.10, 270.47 and 133.83 is: 184.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.10 : 270.47 = 133.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.10/270.47 = 133.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.10x = 270.47 × 133.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.10x = 36,197.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,197.00/196.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.59

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