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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.32, 270.32 and 192.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.32, 270.32 and 192.06 is: 264.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.32 : 270.32 = 192.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.32/270.32 = 192.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.32x = 270.32 × 192.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.32x = 51,917.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,917.66/196.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.45

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