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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.58, 271.10 and 137.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.58, 271.10 and 137.46 is: 189.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.58 : 271.10 = 137.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.58/271.10 = 137.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.58x = 271.10 × 137.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.58x = 37,265.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,265.99/196.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.57

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