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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.79, 271.44 and 188.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.79, 271.44 and 188.49 is: 259.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.79 : 271.44 = 188.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.79/271.44 = 188.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.79x = 271.44 × 188.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.79x = 51,163.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,163.73/196.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.99

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