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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.88, 272.19 and 183.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.88, 272.19 and 183.11 is: 253.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.88 : 272.19 = 183.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.88/272.19 = 183.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.88x = 272.19 × 183.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.88x = 49,839.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,839.35/196.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.15

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