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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.41, 270.96 and 134.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.41, 270.96 and 134.29 is: 185.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.41 : 270.96 = 134.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.41/270.96 = 134.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.41x = 270.96 × 134.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.41x = 36,387.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,387.05/196.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.26

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