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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.20, 270.54 and 158.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.20, 270.54 and 158.94 is: 219.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.20 : 270.54 = 158.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.20/270.54 = 158.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.20x = 270.54 × 158.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.20x = 42,999.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,999.63/196.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.16

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