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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.92, 271.58 and 137.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.92, 271.58 and 137.81 is: 190.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.92 : 271.58 = 137.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.92/271.58 = 137.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.92x = 271.58 × 137.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.92x = 37,426.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,426.43/196.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.06

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