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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.64, 270.90 and 138.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.64, 270.90 and 138.32 is: 190.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.64 : 270.90 = 138.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.64/270.90 = 138.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.64x = 270.90 × 138.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.64x = 37,470.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,470.89/196.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.56

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