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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.53, 271.09 and 155.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.53, 271.09 and 155.01 is: 213.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.53 : 271.09 = 155.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.53/271.09 = 155.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.53x = 271.09 × 155.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.53x = 42,021.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,021.66/196.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.82

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