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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.15, 270.79 and 134.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.15, 270.79 and 134.07 is: 185.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.15 : 270.79 = 134.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.15/270.79 = 134.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.15x = 270.79 × 134.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.15x = 36,302.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,302.79/196.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.08

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