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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.47, 270.99 and 134.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.47, 270.99 and 134.21 is: 185.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.47 : 270.99 = 134.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.47/270.99 = 134.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.47x = 270.99 × 134.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.47x = 36,368.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,368.21/196.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.11

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