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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.40, 271.08 and 141.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.40, 271.08 and 141.26 is: 194.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.40 : 271.08 = 141.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.40/271.08 = 141.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.40x = 271.08 × 141.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.40x = 38,292.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,292.76/196.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.97

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