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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.52, 270.93 and 144.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.52, 270.93 and 144.02 is: 198.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.52 : 270.93 = 144.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.52/270.93 = 144.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.52x = 270.93 × 144.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.52x = 39,017.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,017.98/196.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.55

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