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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.39, 270.64 and 156.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.39, 270.64 and 156.92 is: 216.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.39 : 270.64 = 156.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.39/270.64 = 156.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.39x = 270.64 × 156.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.39x = 42,468.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,468.83/196.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.25

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