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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.51, 271.31 and 134.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.51, 271.31 and 134.45 is: 185.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.51 : 271.31 = 134.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.51/271.31 = 134.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.51x = 271.31 × 134.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.51x = 36,477.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,477.63/196.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.63

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