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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.34, 270.39 and 138.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.34, 270.39 and 138.02 is: 190.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.34 : 270.39 = 138.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.34/270.39 = 138.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.34x = 270.39 × 138.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.34x = 37,319.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,319.23/196.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.07

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