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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.71, 271.35 and 134.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.71, 271.35 and 134.61 is: 185.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.71 : 271.35 = 134.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.71/271.35 = 134.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.71x = 271.35 × 134.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.71x = 36,526.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,526.42/196.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.69

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