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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.71, 271.59 and 137.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.71, 271.59 and 137.67 is: 190.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.71 : 271.59 = 137.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.71/271.59 = 137.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.71x = 271.59 × 137.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.71x = 37,389.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,389.80/196.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.08

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