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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.15, 269.71 and 190.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.15, 269.71 and 190.08 is: 261.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.15 : 269.71 = 190.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.15/269.71 = 190.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.15x = 269.71 × 190.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.15x = 51,266.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,266.48/196.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.36

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