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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.12, 270.58 and 137.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.12, 270.58 and 137.80 is: 190.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.12 : 270.58 = 137.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.12/270.58 = 137.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.12x = 270.58 × 137.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.12x = 37,285.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,285.92/196.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.12

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