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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.59, 271.14 and 190.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.59, 271.14 and 190.23 is: 262.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.59 : 271.14 = 190.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.59/271.14 = 190.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.59x = 271.14 × 190.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.59x = 51,578.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,578.96/196.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.37

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