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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.97, 271.95 and 134.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.97, 271.95 and 134.78 is: 186.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.97 : 271.95 = 134.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.97/271.95 = 134.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.97x = 271.95 × 134.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.97x = 36,653.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,653.42/196.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.09

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