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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.16, 268.71 and 194

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.16, 268.71 and 194 is: 265.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.16 : 268.71 = 194 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.16/268.71 = 194/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.16x = 268.71 × 194
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.16x = 52,128.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,128.77/196.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.75

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