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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.58, 271.76 and 194.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.58, 271.76 and 194.73 is: 269.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.58 : 271.76 = 194.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.58/271.76 = 194.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.58x = 271.76 × 194.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.58x = 52,918.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,918.85/196.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.20

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