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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.32, 270.64 and 189.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.32, 270.64 and 189.04 is: 260.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.32 : 270.64 = 189.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.32/270.64 = 189.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.32x = 270.64 × 189.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.32x = 51,161.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,161.79/196.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.60

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