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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.96, 271.68 and 141.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.96, 271.68 and 141.76 is: 195.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.96 : 271.68 = 141.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.96/271.68 = 141.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.96x = 271.68 × 141.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.96x = 38,513.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,513.36/196.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.54

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