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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.41, 270.84 and 157.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.41, 270.84 and 157.03 is: 216.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.41 : 270.84 = 157.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.41/270.84 = 157.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.41x = 270.84 × 157.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.41x = 42,530.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,530.01/196.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.54

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