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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.25, 270.72 and 140.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.25, 270.72 and 140.88 is: 194.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.25 : 270.72 = 140.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.25/270.72 = 140.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.25x = 270.72 × 140.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.25x = 38,139.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,139.03/196.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.34

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