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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.88, 271.89 and 195.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.88, 271.89 and 195.53 is: 270.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.88 : 271.89 = 195.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.88/271.89 = 195.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.88x = 271.89 × 195.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.88x = 53,161.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,161.29/196.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.03

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