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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.64, 271.47 and 137.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.64, 271.47 and 137.60 is: 189.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.64 : 271.47 = 137.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.64/271.47 = 137.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.64x = 271.47 × 137.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.64x = 37,354.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,354.27/196.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.96

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