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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.67, 271.44 and 186.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.67, 271.44 and 186.88 is: 257.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.67 : 271.44 = 186.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.67/271.44 = 186.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.67x = 271.44 × 186.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.67x = 50,726.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,726.71/196.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.93

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