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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.24, 270.82 and 138.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.24, 270.82 and 138.04 is: 190.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.24 : 270.82 = 138.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.24/270.82 = 138.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.24x = 270.82 × 138.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.24x = 37,383.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,383.99/196.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.50

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