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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.56, 270.93 and 188.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.56, 270.93 and 188.46 is: 259.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.56 : 270.93 = 188.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.56/270.93 = 188.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.56x = 270.93 × 188.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.56x = 51,059.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,059.47/196.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.77

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