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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.83, 271.73 and 181.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.83, 271.73 and 181.21 is: 250.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.83 : 271.73 = 181.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.83/271.73 = 181.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.83x = 271.73 × 181.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.83x = 49,239.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,239.29/196.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.17

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