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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.60, 270.60 and 196.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.60, 270.60 and 196.24 is: 270.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.60 : 270.60 = 196.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.60/270.60 = 196.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.60x = 270.60 × 196.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.60x = 53,102.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,102.54/196.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.10

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