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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.04, 269.40 and 190.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.04, 269.40 and 190.58 is: 261.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.04 : 269.40 = 190.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.04/269.40 = 190.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.04x = 269.40 × 190.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.04x = 51,340.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,340.91/196.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.90

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