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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.12, 271 and 188.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.12, 271 and 188.95 is: 261.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.12 : 271 = 188.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.12/271 = 188.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.12x = 271 × 188.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.12x = 51,205.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,205.45/196.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.09

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