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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.59, 271.19 and 182.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.59, 271.19 and 182.69 is: 252.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.59 : 271.19 = 182.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.59/271.19 = 182.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.59x = 271.19 × 182.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.59x = 49,541.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,541.43/196.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.00

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