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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.47, 271.22 and 138.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.47, 271.22 and 138.15 is: 190.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.47 : 271.22 = 138.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.47/271.22 = 138.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.47x = 271.22 × 138.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.47x = 37,468.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,468.35/196.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.71

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