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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.40, 271.31 and 153.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.40, 271.31 and 153.29 is: 211.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.40 : 271.31 = 153.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.40/271.31 = 153.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.40x = 271.31 × 153.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.40x = 41,589.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,589.11/196.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.76

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