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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.20, 270.06 and 185.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.20, 270.06 and 185.40 is: 255.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.20 : 270.06 = 185.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.20/270.06 = 185.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.20x = 270.06 × 185.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.20x = 50,069.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,069.12/196.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.19

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