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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.80, 271.70 and 134.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.80, 271.70 and 134.72 is: 185.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.80 : 271.70 = 134.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.80/271.70 = 134.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.80x = 271.70 × 134.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.80x = 36,603.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,603.42/196.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.99

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