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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.28, 270.68 and 157.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.28, 270.68 and 157.07 is: 216.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.28 : 270.68 = 157.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.28/270.68 = 157.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.28x = 270.68 × 157.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.28x = 42,515.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,515.71/196.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.61

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