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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.03, 271.76 and 185.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.03, 271.76 and 185.63 is: 257.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.03 : 271.76 = 185.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.03/271.76 = 185.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.03x = 271.76 × 185.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.03x = 50,446.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,446.81/196.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.34

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