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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.06, 270.19 and 181.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.06, 270.19 and 181.35 is: 249.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.06 : 270.19 = 181.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.06/270.19 = 181.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.06x = 270.19 × 181.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.06x = 48,998.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,998.96/196.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.92

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