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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.24, 270.68 and 154.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.24, 270.68 and 154.78 is: 213.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.24 : 270.68 = 154.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.24/270.68 = 154.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.24x = 270.68 × 154.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.24x = 41,895.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,895.56/196.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.49

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