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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.56, 271.08 and 141.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.56, 271.08 and 141.21 is: 194.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.56 : 271.08 = 141.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.56/271.08 = 141.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.56x = 271.08 × 141.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.56x = 38,279.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,279.21/196.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.75

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