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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.44, 270.66 and 141

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.44, 270.66 and 141 is: 194.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.44 : 270.66 = 141 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.44/270.66 = 141/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.44x = 270.66 × 141
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.44x = 38,163.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,163.06/196.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.27

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