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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.20, 270.63 and 152.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.20, 270.63 and 152.64 is: 210.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.20 : 270.63 = 152.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.20/270.63 = 152.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.20x = 270.63 × 152.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.20x = 41,308.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,308.96/196.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.55

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