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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.74, 270.92 and 187.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.74, 270.92 and 187.02 is: 257.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.74 : 270.92 = 187.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.74/270.92 = 187.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.74x = 270.92 × 187.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.74x = 50,666.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,666.52/196.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.53

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