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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.25, 270.89 and 137.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.25, 270.89 and 137.24 is: 189.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.25 : 270.89 = 137.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.25/270.89 = 137.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.25x = 270.89 × 137.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.25x = 37,175.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,175.93/196.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.44

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