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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.37, 270.68 and 154.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.37, 270.68 and 154.86 is: 213.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.37 : 270.68 = 154.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.37/270.68 = 154.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.37x = 270.68 × 154.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.37x = 41,915.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,915.72/196.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.45

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