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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.76, 272.08 and 188.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.76, 272.08 and 188.16 is: 260.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.76 : 272.08 = 188.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.76/272.08 = 188.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.76x = 272.08 × 188.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.76x = 51,194.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,194.57/196.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.19

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