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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.17, 270.51 and 144.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.17, 270.51 and 144.06 is: 198.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.17 : 270.51 = 144.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.17/270.51 = 144.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.17x = 270.51 × 144.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.17x = 38,969.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,969.67/196.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.65

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