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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.12, 270.74 and 181.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.12, 270.74 and 181.31 is: 250.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.12 : 270.74 = 181.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.12/270.74 = 181.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.12x = 270.74 × 181.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.12x = 49,086.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,086.97/196.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.29

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