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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.68, 271.38 and 134.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.68, 271.38 and 134.70 is: 185.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.68 : 271.38 = 134.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.68/271.38 = 134.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.68x = 271.38 × 134.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.68x = 36,554.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,554.89/196.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.86

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