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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.32, 270.12 and 191.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.32, 270.12 and 191.52 is: 263.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.32 : 270.12 = 191.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.32/270.12 = 191.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.32x = 270.12 × 191.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.32x = 51,733.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,733.38/196.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.52

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