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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.32, 271.32 and 189.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.32, 271.32 and 189.84 is: 262.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.32 : 271.32 = 189.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.32/271.32 = 189.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.32x = 271.32 × 189.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.32x = 51,507.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,507.39/196.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.36

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