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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.40, 271.13 and 134.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.40, 271.13 and 134.25 is: 185.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.40 : 271.13 = 134.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.40/271.13 = 134.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.40x = 271.13 × 134.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.40x = 36,398.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,398.53/196.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.33

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