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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.44, 270.78 and 192.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.44, 270.78 and 192.60 is: 265.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.44 : 270.78 = 192.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.44/270.78 = 192.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.44x = 270.78 × 192.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.44x = 52,152.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,152.23/196.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.49

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