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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.21, 270.45 and 154.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.21, 270.45 and 154.69 is: 213.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.21 : 270.45 = 154.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.21/270.45 = 154.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.21x = 270.45 × 154.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.21x = 41,835.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,835.91/196.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.23

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