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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.04, 272.52 and 190.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.04, 272.52 and 190.56 is: 263.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.04 : 272.52 = 190.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.04/272.52 = 190.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.04x = 272.52 × 190.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.04x = 51,931.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,931.41/197.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.56

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