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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.62, 271.25 and 134.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.62, 271.25 and 134.45 is: 185.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.62 : 271.25 = 134.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.62/271.25 = 134.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.62x = 271.25 × 134.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.62x = 36,467.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,467.53/196.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.47

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