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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.75, 271.42 and 134.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.75, 271.42 and 134.73 is: 185.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.75 : 271.42 = 134.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.75/271.42 = 134.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.75x = 271.42 × 134.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.75x = 36,568.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,568.42/196.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.86

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