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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196, 270.54 and 144.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196, 270.54 and 144.40 is: 199.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196 : 270.54 = 144.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196/270.54 = 144.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196x = 270.54 × 144.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196x = 39,065.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,065.98/196
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.32

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