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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.20, 270.70 and 134.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.20, 270.70 and 134.05 is: 184.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.20 : 270.70 = 134.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.20/270.70 = 134.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.20x = 270.70 × 134.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.20x = 36,287.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,287.34/196.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.95

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