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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.26, 271.10 and 159.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.26, 271.10 and 159.57 is: 220.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.26 : 271.10 = 159.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.26/271.10 = 159.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.26x = 271.10 × 159.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.26x = 43,258.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,258.63/196.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.41

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