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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.84, 271.38 and 188.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.84, 271.38 and 188.92 is: 260.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.84 : 271.38 = 188.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.84/271.38 = 188.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.84x = 271.38 × 188.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.84x = 51,269.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,269.11/196.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.46

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