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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.10, 270.57 and 152.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.10, 270.57 and 152.56 is: 210.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.10 : 270.57 = 152.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.10/270.57 = 152.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.10x = 270.57 × 152.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.10x = 41,278.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,278.16/196.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.50

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