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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.55, 271.01 and 159.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.55, 271.01 and 159.59 is: 220.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.55 : 271.01 = 159.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.55/271.01 = 159.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.55x = 271.01 × 159.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.55x = 43,250.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,250.49/196.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.05

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