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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.64, 271.32 and 138.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.64, 271.32 and 138.32 is: 190.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.64 : 271.32 = 138.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.64/271.32 = 138.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.64x = 271.32 × 138.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.64x = 37,528.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,528.98/196.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.85

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