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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.43, 271.35 and 181.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.43, 271.35 and 181.85 is: 251.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.43 : 271.35 = 181.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.43/271.35 = 181.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.43x = 271.35 × 181.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.43x = 49,343.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,343.64/196.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.21

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