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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.60, 271.20 and 134.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.60, 271.20 and 134.32 is: 185.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.60 : 271.20 = 134.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.60/271.20 = 134.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.60x = 271.20 × 134.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.60x = 36,427.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,427.58/196.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.29

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