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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.16, 270.47 and 190.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.16, 270.47 and 190.80 is: 263.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.16 : 270.47 = 190.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.16/270.47 = 190.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.16x = 270.47 × 190.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.16x = 51,606.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,606.15/196.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.09

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