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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.89, 271.12 and 185.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.89, 271.12 and 185.35 is: 255.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.89 : 271.12 = 185.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.89/271.12 = 185.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.89x = 271.12 × 185.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.89x = 50,249.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,249.81/196.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.22

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