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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.08, 270.32 and 152.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.08, 270.32 and 152.48 is: 210.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.08 : 270.32 = 152.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.08/270.32 = 152.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.08x = 270.32 × 152.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.08x = 41,218.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,218.39/196.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.21

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