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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.67, 271.64 and 138.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.67, 271.64 and 138.71 is: 191.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.67 : 271.64 = 138.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.67/271.64 = 138.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.67x = 271.64 × 138.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.67x = 37,678.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,678.17/196.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.59

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