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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.39, 271.05 and 141.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.39, 271.05 and 141.31 is: 195.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.39 : 271.05 = 141.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.39/271.05 = 141.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.39x = 271.05 × 141.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.39x = 38,302.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,302.08/196.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.03

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