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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.20, 270.24 and 185.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.20, 270.24 and 185.34 is: 255.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.20 : 270.24 = 185.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.20/270.24 = 185.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.20x = 270.24 × 185.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.20x = 50,086.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,086.28/196.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.28

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