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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.31, 270.33 and 192.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.31, 270.33 and 192.05 is: 264.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.31 : 270.33 = 192.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.31/270.33 = 192.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.31x = 270.33 × 192.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.31x = 51,916.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,916.88/196.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.46

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