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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.14, 293.52 and 134.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.14, 293.52 and 134.46 is: 201.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.14 : 293.52 = 134.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.14/293.52 = 134.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.14x = 293.52 × 134.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.14x = 39,466.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,466.70/196.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.22

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