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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.92, 271.76 and 141.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.92, 271.76 and 141.80 is: 195.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.92 : 271.76 = 141.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.92/271.76 = 141.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.92x = 271.76 × 141.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.92x = 38,535.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,535.57/196.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.69

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