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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.74, 271.11 and 141.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.74, 271.11 and 141.38 is: 194.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.74 : 271.11 = 141.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.74/271.11 = 141.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.74x = 271.11 × 141.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.74x = 38,328.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,328.18/196.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.82

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