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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.16, 270.50 and 134.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.16, 270.50 and 134.08 is: 184.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.16 : 270.50 = 134.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.16/270.50 = 134.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.16x = 270.50 × 134.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.16x = 36,268.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,268.64/196.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.89

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