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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.63, 271.28 and 133.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.63, 271.28 and 133.65 is: 184.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.63 : 271.28 = 133.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.63/271.28 = 133.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.63x = 271.28 × 133.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.63x = 36,256.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,256.91/196.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.39

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