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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.54, 270.80 and 183.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.54, 270.80 and 183.16 is: 252.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.54 : 270.80 = 183.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.54/270.80 = 183.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.54x = 270.80 × 183.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.54x = 49,599.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,599.73/196.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.36

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