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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.14, 270.41 and 133.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.14, 270.41 and 133.88 is: 184.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.14 : 270.41 = 133.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.14/270.41 = 133.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.14x = 270.41 × 133.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.14x = 36,200.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,200.47/196.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.56

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