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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.32, 271.14 and 155.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.32, 271.14 and 155.40 is: 214.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.32 : 271.14 = 155.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.32/271.14 = 155.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.32x = 271.14 × 155.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.32x = 42,135.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,135.16/196.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.62

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