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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.47, 271.34 and 184.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.47, 271.34 and 184.18 is: 254.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.47 : 271.34 = 184.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.47/271.34 = 184.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.47x = 271.34 × 184.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.47x = 49,975.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,975.40/196.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.37

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