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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.32, 271.04 and 137.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.32, 271.04 and 137.35 is: 189.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.32 : 271.04 = 137.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.32/271.04 = 137.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.32x = 271.04 × 137.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.32x = 37,225.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,225.30/196.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.62

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