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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.90, 276.20 and 196.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.90, 276.20 and 196.90 is: 276.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.90 : 276.20 = 196.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.90/276.20 = 196.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.90x = 276.20 × 196.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.90x = 54,383.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,383.78/196.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.20

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