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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.11, 270.40 and 133.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.11, 270.40 and 133.97 is: 184.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.11 : 270.40 = 133.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.11/270.40 = 133.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.11x = 270.40 × 133.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.11x = 36,225.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,225.49/196.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.72

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