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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.11, 270.72 and 141.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.11, 270.72 and 141.12 is: 194.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.11 : 270.72 = 141.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.11/270.72 = 141.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.11x = 270.72 × 141.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.11x = 38,204.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,204.01/196.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.81

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