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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.70, 271.16 and 141.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.70, 271.16 and 141.42 is: 194.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.70 : 271.16 = 141.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.70/271.16 = 141.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.70x = 271.16 × 141.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.70x = 38,347.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,347.45/196.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.95

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