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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.53, 270.99 and 134.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.53, 270.99 and 134.34 is: 185.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.53 : 270.99 = 134.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.53/270.99 = 134.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.53x = 270.99 × 134.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.53x = 36,404.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,404.80/196.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.24

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