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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.19, 271.10 and 186.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.19, 271.10 and 186.70 is: 257.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.19 : 271.10 = 186.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.19/271.10 = 186.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.19x = 271.10 × 186.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.19x = 50,613.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,613.62/196.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.98

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