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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.60, 271.22 and 138.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.60, 271.22 and 138.41 is: 190.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.60 : 271.22 = 138.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.60/271.22 = 138.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.60x = 271.22 × 138.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.60x = 37,539.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,539.55/196.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.95

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