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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.37, 270.76 and 184.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.37, 270.76 and 184.07 is: 253.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.37 : 270.76 = 184.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.37/270.76 = 184.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.37x = 270.76 × 184.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.37x = 49,839.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,839.36/196.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.80

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