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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.70, 271.08 and 193.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.70, 271.08 and 193.19 is: 266.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.70 : 271.08 = 193.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.70/271.08 = 193.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.70x = 271.08 × 193.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.70x = 52,368.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,368.59/196.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.24

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