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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.64, 271.14 and 134.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.64, 271.14 and 134.51 is: 185.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.64 : 271.14 = 134.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.64/271.14 = 134.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.64x = 271.14 × 134.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.64x = 36,469.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,469.18/196.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.46

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