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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.43, 271.16 and 137.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.43, 271.16 and 137.51 is: 189.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.43 : 271.16 = 137.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.43/271.16 = 137.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.43x = 271.16 × 137.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.43x = 37,285.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,285.17/196.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.82

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