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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.98, 271.65 and 187.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.98, 271.65 and 187.26 is: 258.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.98 : 271.65 = 187.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.98/271.65 = 187.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.98x = 271.65 × 187.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.98x = 50,869.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,869.18/196.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.25

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