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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.34, 271.22 and 159.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.34, 271.22 and 159.96 is: 220.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.34 : 271.22 = 159.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.34/271.22 = 159.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.34x = 271.22 × 159.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.34x = 43,383.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,383.55/196.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.96

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