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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.56, 270.84 and 141.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.56, 270.84 and 141.36 is: 194.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.56 : 270.84 = 141.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.56/270.84 = 141.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.56x = 270.84 × 141.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.56x = 38,285.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,285.94/196.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.78

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