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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.37, 271.02 and 155.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.37, 271.02 and 155.24 is: 214.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.37 : 271.02 = 155.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.37/271.02 = 155.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.37x = 271.02 × 155.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.37x = 42,073.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,073.14/196.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.25

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