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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.60, 271.38 and 134.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.60, 271.38 and 134.52 is: 185.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.60 : 271.38 = 134.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.60/271.38 = 134.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.60x = 271.38 × 134.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.60x = 36,506.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,506.04/196.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.69

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