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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.23, 271.16 and 141.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.23, 271.16 and 141.15 is: 195.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.23 : 271.16 = 141.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.23/271.16 = 141.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.23x = 271.16 × 141.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.23x = 38,274.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,274.23/196.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.05

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