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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.35, 270.97 and 155.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.35, 270.97 and 155.22 is: 214.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.35 : 270.97 = 155.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.35/270.97 = 155.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.35x = 270.97 × 155.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.35x = 42,059.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,059.00/196.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.21

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