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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.34, 270.86 and 137.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.34, 270.86 and 137.43 is: 189.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.34 : 270.86 = 137.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.34/270.86 = 137.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.34x = 270.86 × 137.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.34x = 37,223.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,223.60/196.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.59

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