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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.83, 271.44 and 134.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.83, 271.44 and 134.73 is: 185.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.83 : 271.44 = 134.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.83/271.44 = 134.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.83x = 271.44 × 134.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.83x = 36,571.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,571.11/196.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.80

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