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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.32, 270.54 and 185.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.32, 270.54 and 185.52 is: 255.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.32 : 270.54 = 185.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.32/270.54 = 185.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.32x = 270.54 × 185.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.32x = 50,190.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,190.58/196.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.66

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