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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.74, 271.62 and 134.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.74, 271.62 and 134.55 is: 185.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.74 : 271.62 = 134.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.74/271.62 = 134.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.74x = 271.62 × 134.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.74x = 36,546.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,546.47/196.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.76

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