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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.27, 270.42 and 134.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.27, 270.42 and 134.08 is: 184.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.27 : 270.42 = 134.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.27/270.42 = 134.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.27x = 270.42 × 134.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.27x = 36,257.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,257.91/196.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.73

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