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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.46, 270.72 and 141.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.46, 270.72 and 141.04 is: 194.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.46 : 270.72 = 141.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.46/270.72 = 141.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.46x = 270.72 × 141.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.46x = 38,182.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,182.35/196.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.35

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