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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.44, 271.14 and 134.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.44, 271.14 and 134.28 is: 185.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.44 : 271.14 = 134.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.44/271.14 = 134.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.44x = 271.14 × 134.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.44x = 36,408.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,408.68/196.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.34

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