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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.95, 271.89 and 140.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.95, 271.89 and 140.97 is: 194.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.95 : 271.89 = 140.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.95/271.89 = 140.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.95x = 271.89 × 140.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.95x = 38,328.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,328.33/196.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.61

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