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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.26, 270.60 and 140.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.26, 270.60 and 140.88 is: 194.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.26 : 270.60 = 140.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.26/270.60 = 140.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.26x = 270.60 × 140.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.26x = 38,122.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,122.13/196.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.24

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