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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.08, 271.07 and 194.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.08, 271.07 and 194.23 is: 268.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.08 : 271.07 = 194.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.08/271.07 = 194.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.08x = 271.07 × 194.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.08x = 52,649.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,649.93/196.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.51

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