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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.02, 270.24 and 159.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.02, 270.24 and 159.12 is: 219.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.02 : 270.24 = 159.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.02/270.24 = 159.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.02x = 270.24 × 159.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.02x = 43,000.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,000.59/196.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.37

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