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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.29, 270.65 and 134.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.29, 270.65 and 134.15 is: 184.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.29 : 270.65 = 134.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.29/270.65 = 134.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.29x = 270.65 × 134.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.29x = 36,306.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,306.68/196.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.96

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