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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.32, 270.90 and 138

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.32, 270.90 and 138 is: 190.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.32 : 270.90 = 138 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.32/270.90 = 138/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.32x = 270.90 × 138
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.32x = 37,384.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,384.20/196.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.42

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