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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.43, 267.50 and 195.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.43, 267.50 and 195.21 is: 265.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.43 : 267.50 = 195.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.43/267.50 = 195.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.43x = 267.50 × 195.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.43x = 52,219.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,219.16/196.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.85

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