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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.94, 271.60 and 138.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.94, 271.60 and 138.98 is: 191.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.94 : 271.60 = 138.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.94/271.60 = 138.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.94x = 271.60 × 138.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.94x = 37,745.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,745.26/196.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.66

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