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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.29, 271.13 and 138.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.29, 271.13 and 138.33 is: 191.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.29 : 271.13 = 138.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.29/271.13 = 138.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.29x = 271.13 × 138.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.29x = 37,504.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,504.72/196.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.07

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