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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.56, 271.29 and 137.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.56, 271.29 and 137.67 is: 190.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.56 : 271.29 = 137.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.56/271.29 = 137.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.56x = 271.29 × 137.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.56x = 37,348.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,348.49/196.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.01

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